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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.94, 23,947.68 and 10,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.94, 23,947.68 and 10,439.32 is: 15,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.94 : 23,947.68 = 10,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.94/23,947.68 = 10,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.94x = 23,947.68 × 10,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.94x = 249,997,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,997,494.78/15,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.86

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