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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.92, 23,934.48 and 10,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.92, 23,934.48 and 10,117.02 is: 15,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.92 : 23,934.48 = 10,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.92/23,934.48 = 10,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.92x = 23,934.48 × 10,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.92x = 242,145,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,145,612.85/15,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.66

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