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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.28, 23,696.86 and 7,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.28, 23,696.86 and 7,035.24 is: 10,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.28 : 23,696.86 = 7,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.28/23,696.86 = 7,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.28x = 23,696.86 × 7,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.28x = 166,713,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,713,097.35/15,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.28

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