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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.53, 23,932.95 and 10,126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.53, 23,932.95 and 10,126.81 is: 15,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.53 : 23,932.95 = 10,126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.53/23,932.95 = 10,126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.53x = 23,932.95 × 10,126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.53x = 242,364,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,364,437.39/15,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.63

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