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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.69, 23,997.13 and 10,787.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.69, 23,997.13 and 10,787.63 is: 16,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.69 : 23,997.13 = 10,787.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.69/23,997.13 = 10,787.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.69x = 23,997.13 × 10,787.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.69x = 258,872,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,872,012.55/15,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.90

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