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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.65, 23,133.51 and 7,096.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.65, 23,133.51 and 7,096.67 is: 10,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.65 : 23,133.51 = 7,096.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.65/23,133.51 = 7,096.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.65x = 23,133.51 × 7,096.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.65x = 164,170,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,170,770.74/15,424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.40

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