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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.52, 23,686.30 and 7,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.52, 23,686.30 and 7,024.28 is: 10,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.52 : 23,686.30 = 7,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.52/23,686.30 = 7,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.52x = 23,686.30 × 7,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.52x = 166,379,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,379,203.36/15,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.32

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