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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.13, 24,004.10 and 10,080.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.13, 24,004.10 and 10,080.46 is: 15,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.13 : 24,004.10 = 10,080.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.13/24,004.10 = 10,080.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.13x = 24,004.10 × 10,080.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.13x = 241,972,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,972,319.48/15,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.09

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