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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.97, 23,902.73 and 10,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.97, 23,902.73 and 10,317.81 is: 15,471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.97 : 23,902.73 = 10,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.97/23,902.73 = 10,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.97x = 23,902.73 × 10,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.97x = 246,623,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,623,903.36/15,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.07

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