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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.26, 23,927.77 and 10,112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.26, 23,927.77 and 10,112.57 is: 15,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.26 : 23,927.77 = 10,112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.26/23,927.77 = 10,112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.26x = 23,927.77 × 10,112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.26x = 241,971,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,971,249.07/15,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.26

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