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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.94, 23,944.69 and 10,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.94, 23,944.69 and 10,437.32 is: 15,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.94 : 23,944.69 = 10,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.94/23,944.69 = 10,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.94x = 23,944.69 × 10,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.94x = 249,918,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,918,219.92/15,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.85

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