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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.86, 23,935.92 and 10,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.86, 23,935.92 and 10,118.08 is: 15,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.86 : 23,935.92 = 10,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.86/23,935.92 = 10,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.86x = 23,935.92 × 10,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.86x = 242,185,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,185,553.43/15,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.27

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