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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.94, 23,967.57 and 10,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.94, 23,967.57 and 10,439.10 is: 15,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.94 : 23,967.57 = 10,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.94/23,967.57 = 10,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.94x = 23,967.57 × 10,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.94x = 250,199,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,199,859.99/15,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.02

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