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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.44, 23,095.33 and 7,086.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.44, 23,095.33 and 7,086.03 is: 10,614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.44 : 23,095.33 = 7,086.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.44/23,095.33 = 7,086.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.44x = 23,095.33 × 7,086.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.44x = 163,654,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,654,226.83/15,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.88

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