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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.24, 23,996.18 and 10,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.24, 23,996.18 and 10,441.08 is: 15,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.24 : 23,996.18 = 10,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.24/23,996.18 = 10,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.24x = 23,996.18 × 10,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.24x = 250,546,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,546,035.07/15,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.67

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