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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.66, 24,003.39 and 11,346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.66, 24,003.39 and 11,346.65 is: 17,025.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.66 : 24,003.39 = 11,346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.66/24,003.39 = 11,346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.66x = 24,003.39 × 11,346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.66x = 272,357,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,357,945.13/15,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.93

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