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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.35, 23,126.91 and 7,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.35, 23,126.91 and 7,098.94 is: 10,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.35 : 23,126.91 = 7,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.35/23,126.91 = 7,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.35x = 23,126.91 × 7,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.35x = 164,176,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,176,395.35/15,430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.84

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