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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.26, 23,926.28 and 10,111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.26, 23,926.28 and 10,111.57 is: 15,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.26 : 23,926.28 = 10,111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.26/23,926.28 = 10,111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.26x = 23,926.28 × 10,111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.26x = 241,932,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,932,144.69/15,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.76

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