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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.26, 23,998.66 and 7,234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.26, 23,998.66 and 7,234.17 is: 10,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.26 : 23,998.66 = 7,234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.26/23,998.66 = 7,234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.26x = 23,998.66 × 7,234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.26x = 173,610,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,610,386.21/15,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.15

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