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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.94, 24,000.03 and 10,488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.94, 24,000.03 and 10,488.18 is: 15,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.94 : 24,000.03 = 10,488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.94/24,000.03 = 10,488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.94x = 24,000.03 × 10,488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.94x = 251,716,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,716,634.65/15,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,732.35

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