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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.72, 23,133.06 and 7,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.72, 23,133.06 and 7,096.52 is: 10,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.72 : 23,133.06 = 7,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.72/23,133.06 = 7,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.72x = 23,133.06 × 7,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.72x = 164,164,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,164,222.95/15,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.72

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