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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.03, 24,003.42 and 9,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.03, 24,003.42 and 9,411.30 is: 14,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.03 : 24,003.42 = 9,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.03/24,003.42 = 9,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.03x = 24,003.42 × 9,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.03x = 225,903,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,903,386.65/15,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.82

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