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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.78, 24,000.88 and 4,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.78, 24,000.88 and 4,313.10 is: 6,469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.78 : 24,000.88 = 4,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.78/24,000.88 = 4,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.78x = 24,000.88 × 4,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.78x = 103,518,195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,518,195.53/15,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.98

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