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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.14, 23,842.35 and 10,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.14, 23,842.35 and 10,999.26 is: 16,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.14 : 23,842.35 = 10,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.14/23,842.35 = 10,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.14x = 23,842.35 × 10,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.14x = 262,248,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,248,206.66/15,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.53

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