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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.36, 23,695.56 and 7,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.36, 23,695.56 and 7,027.44 is: 10,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.36 : 23,695.56 = 7,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.36/23,695.56 = 7,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.36x = 23,695.56 × 7,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.36x = 166,519,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,519,126.17/15,793.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.62

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