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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.53, 23,931.45 and 10,125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.53, 23,931.45 and 10,125.81 is: 15,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.53 : 23,931.45 = 10,125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.53/23,931.45 = 10,125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.53x = 23,931.45 × 10,125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.53x = 242,325,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,325,315.72/15,967.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.13

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