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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.16, 23,705.64 and 7,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.16, 23,705.64 and 7,027.44 is: 10,547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.16 : 23,705.64 = 7,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.16/23,705.64 = 7,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.16x = 23,705.64 × 7,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.16x = 166,589,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,589,962.76/15,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.57

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