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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.24, 23,991.52 and 15,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.24, 23,991.52 and 15,971.20 is: 23,956.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.24 : 23,991.52 = 15,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.24/23,991.52 = 15,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.24x = 23,991.52 × 15,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.24x = 383,173,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,173,364.22/15,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.96

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