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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.35, 23,125.41 and 7,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.35, 23,125.41 and 7,097.94 is: 10,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.35 : 23,125.41 = 7,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.35/23,125.41 = 7,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.35x = 23,125.41 × 7,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.35x = 164,142,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,142,621.54/15,429.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.34

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