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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.31, 23,964.66 and 10,717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.31, 23,964.66 and 10,717.11 is: 16,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.31 : 23,964.66 = 10,717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.31/23,964.66 = 10,717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.31x = 23,964.66 × 10,717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.31x = 256,831,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,831,897.33/15,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.69

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