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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.91, 23,914.44 and 10,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.91, 23,914.44 and 10,676.58 is: 16,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.91 : 23,914.44 = 10,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.91/23,914.44 = 10,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.91x = 23,914.44 × 10,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.91x = 255,324,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,324,431.82/15,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.95

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