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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.06, 24,002.19 and 10,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.06, 24,002.19 and 10,791 is: 16,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.06 : 24,002.19 = 10,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.06/24,002.19 = 10,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.06x = 24,002.19 × 10,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.06x = 259,007,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,007,632.29/15,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.96

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