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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.14, 23,127.69 and 7,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.14, 23,127.69 and 7,107.60 is: 10,647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.14 : 23,127.69 = 7,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.14/23,127.69 = 7,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.14x = 23,127.69 × 7,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.14x = 164,382,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,382,369.44/15,439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.12

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