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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.28, 23,698.36 and 7,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.28, 23,698.36 and 7,036.24 is: 10,556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.28 : 23,698.36 = 7,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.28/23,698.36 = 7,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.28x = 23,698.36 × 7,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.28x = 166,747,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,747,348.57/15,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.78

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