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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.73, 23,953.69 and 10,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.73, 23,953.69 and 10,144.44 is: 15,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.73 : 23,953.69 = 10,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.73/23,953.69 = 10,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.73x = 23,953.69 × 10,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.73x = 242,996,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,996,770.98/15,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.76

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