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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.23, 23,650.29 and 7,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.23, 23,650.29 and 7,004.28 is: 10,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.23 : 23,650.29 = 7,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.23/23,650.29 = 7,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.23x = 23,650.29 × 7,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.23x = 165,653,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,653,253.24/15,763.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.84

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