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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.06, 23,981.19 and 10,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.06, 23,981.19 and 10,777 is: 16,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.06 : 23,981.19 = 10,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.06/23,981.19 = 10,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.06x = 23,981.19 × 10,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.06x = 258,445,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,445,284.63/15,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.96

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