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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.41, 23,590.23 and 6,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.41, 23,590.23 and 6,962.52 is: 10,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.41 : 23,590.23 = 6,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.41/23,590.23 = 6,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.41x = 23,590.23 × 6,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.41x = 164,247,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,247,448.18/15,721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.37

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