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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.58, 23,700.03 and 7,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.58, 23,700.03 and 7,033.30 is: 10,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.58 : 23,700.03 = 7,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.58/23,700.03 = 7,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.58x = 23,700.03 × 7,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.58x = 166,689,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,689,421.00/15,798.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.91

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