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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.84, 23,974.26 and 10,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.84, 23,974.26 and 10,127.13 is: 15,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.84 : 23,974.26 = 10,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.84/23,974.26 = 10,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.84x = 23,974.26 × 10,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.84x = 242,790,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,790,447.67/15,982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.70

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