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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.48, 24,003.06 and 7,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.48, 24,003.06 and 7,229.16 is: 10,849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.48 : 24,003.06 = 7,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.48/24,003.06 = 7,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.48x = 24,003.06 × 7,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.48x = 173,521,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,521,961.23/15,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.54

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