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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.23, 23,132.70 and 7,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.23, 23,132.70 and 7,099.05 is: 10,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.23 : 23,132.70 = 7,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.23/23,132.70 = 7,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.23x = 23,132.70 × 7,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.23x = 164,220,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,220,193.94/15,424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.90

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