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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.40, 23,903.10 and 10,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.40, 23,903.10 and 10,686.60 is: 16,029.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.40 : 23,903.10 = 10,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.40/23,903.10 = 10,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.40x = 23,903.10 × 10,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.40x = 255,442,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,442,868.46/15,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,029.90

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