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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.74, 23,129.15 and 7,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.74, 23,129.15 and 7,093.76 is: 10,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.74 : 23,129.15 = 7,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.74/23,129.15 = 7,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.74x = 23,129.15 × 7,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.74x = 164,072,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,072,487.99/15,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.04

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