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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.60, 23,946.90 and 10,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.60, 23,946.90 and 10,127.80 is: 15,191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.60 : 23,946.90 = 10,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.60/23,946.90 = 10,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.60x = 23,946.90 × 10,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.60x = 242,529,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,529,413.82/15,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.70

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