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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.10, 24,006.45 and 10,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.10, 24,006.45 and 10,436.90 is: 15,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.10 : 24,006.45 = 10,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.10/24,006.45 = 10,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.10x = 24,006.45 × 10,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.10x = 250,552,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,552,918.01/15,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.40

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