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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.83, 23,532.92 and 7,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.83, 23,532.92 and 7,264.34 is: 10,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.83 : 23,532.92 = 7,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.83/23,532.92 = 7,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.83x = 23,532.92 × 7,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.83x = 170,950,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,950,978.09/15,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.78

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