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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.96, 23,953.46 and 10,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.96, 23,953.46 and 10,983.20 is: 16,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.96 : 23,953.46 = 10,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.96/23,953.46 = 10,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.96x = 23,953.46 × 10,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.96x = 263,085,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,085,467.19/15,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.62

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