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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.76, 23,848.92 and 10,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.76, 23,848.92 and 10,668.24 is: 16,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.76 : 23,848.92 = 10,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.76/23,848.92 = 10,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.76x = 23,848.92 × 10,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.76x = 254,426,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,426,002.30/15,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.88

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