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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.69, 24,000.13 and 10,789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.69, 24,000.13 and 10,789.63 is: 16,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.69 : 24,000.13 = 10,789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.69/24,000.13 = 10,789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.69x = 24,000.13 × 10,789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.69x = 258,952,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,952,522.65/15,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.91

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