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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.14, 23,840.85 and 10,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.14, 23,840.85 and 10,998.26 is: 16,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.14 : 23,840.85 = 10,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.14/23,840.85 = 10,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.14x = 23,840.85 × 10,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.14x = 262,207,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,207,866.92/15,897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.03

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