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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.68, 23,944.32 and 10,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.68, 23,944.32 and 10,437.06 is: 15,623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.68 : 23,944.32 = 10,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.68/23,944.32 = 10,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.68x = 23,944.32 × 10,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.68x = 249,908,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,908,304.50/15,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.49

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