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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.62, 23,131.97 and 7,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.62, 23,131.97 and 7,095.65 is: 10,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.62 : 23,131.97 = 7,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.62/23,131.97 = 7,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.62x = 23,131.97 × 7,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.62x = 164,136,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,136,211.79/15,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.88

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