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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.03, 23,887.77 and 10,399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.03, 23,887.77 and 10,399.42 is: 15,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.03 : 23,887.77 = 10,399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.03/23,887.77 = 10,399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.03x = 23,887.77 × 10,399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.03x = 248,418,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,418,953.09/15,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.02

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