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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.56, 23,998.07 and 10,488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.56, 23,998.07 and 10,488.56 is: 15,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.56 : 23,998.07 = 10,488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.56/23,998.07 = 10,488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.56x = 23,998.07 × 10,488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.56x = 251,705,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,705,103.31/15,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,734.96

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