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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.98, 24,005.30 and 7,230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.98, 24,005.30 and 7,230.65 is: 10,851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.98 : 24,005.30 = 7,230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.98/24,005.30 = 7,230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.98x = 24,005.30 × 7,230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.98x = 173,573,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,573,766.27/15,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.77

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