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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.88, 23,604.06 and 7,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.88, 23,604.06 and 7,299.16 is: 10,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.88 : 23,604.06 = 7,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.88/23,604.06 = 7,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.88x = 23,604.06 × 7,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.88x = 172,289,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,289,810.59/15,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.68

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