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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.46, 23,954.21 and 10,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.46, 23,954.21 and 10,983.70 is: 16,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.46 : 23,954.21 = 10,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.46/23,954.21 = 10,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.46x = 23,954.21 × 10,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.46x = 263,105,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,105,681.69/15,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.37

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