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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.83, 24,011.53 and 12,298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.83, 24,011.53 and 12,298.65 is: 18,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.83 : 24,011.53 = 12,298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.83/24,011.53 = 12,298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.83x = 24,011.53 × 12,298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.83x = 295,309,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,309,403.43/15,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.96

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