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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.62, 23,133.46 and 7,096.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.62, 23,133.46 and 7,096.65 is: 10,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.62 : 23,133.46 = 7,096.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.62/23,133.46 = 7,096.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.62x = 23,133.46 × 7,096.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.62x = 164,170,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,170,068.91/15,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.38

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