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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.52, 23,981.52 and 10,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.52, 23,981.52 and 10,359 is: 15,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.52 : 23,981.52 = 10,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.52/23,981.52 = 10,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.52x = 23,981.52 × 10,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.52x = 248,424,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,424,565.68/15,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.27

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