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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.50, 23,708.63 and 7,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.50, 23,708.63 and 7,030.42 is: 10,548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.50 : 23,708.63 = 7,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.50/23,708.63 = 7,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.50x = 23,708.63 × 7,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.50x = 166,681,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,681,584.83/15,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.46

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