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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.32, 23,966.01 and 10,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.32, 23,966.01 and 10,121.63 is: 15,182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.32 : 23,966.01 = 10,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.32/23,966.01 = 10,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.32x = 23,966.01 × 10,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.32x = 242,574,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,574,965.97/15,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.46

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