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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.98, 24,011.31 and 7,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.98, 24,011.31 and 7,234.66 is: 10,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.98 : 24,011.31 = 7,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.98/24,011.31 = 7,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.98x = 24,011.31 × 7,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.98x = 173,713,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,713,664.00/15,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.80

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