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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.48, 23,944.34 and 10,138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.48, 23,944.34 and 10,138.19 is: 15,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.48 : 23,944.34 = 10,138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.48/23,944.34 = 10,138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.48x = 23,944.34 × 10,138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.48x = 242,752,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,752,173.97/15,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.40

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