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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.94, 23,931.75 and 10,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.94, 23,931.75 and 10,115.24 is: 15,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.94 : 23,931.75 = 10,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.94/23,931.75 = 10,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.94x = 23,931.75 × 10,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.94x = 242,075,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,075,275.21/15,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.24

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