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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.68, 23,976.63 and 10,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.68, 23,976.63 and 10,719.24 is: 16,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.68 : 23,976.63 = 10,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.68/23,976.63 = 10,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.68x = 23,976.63 × 10,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.68x = 257,011,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,011,251.36/15,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.56

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