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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.03, 24,003.95 and 11,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.03, 24,003.95 and 11,347.02 is: 17,026.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.03 : 24,003.95 = 11,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.03/24,003.95 = 11,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.03x = 24,003.95 × 11,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.03x = 272,373,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,373,243.99/15,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,026.49

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