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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.26, 23,711.26 and 7,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.26, 23,711.26 and 7,032.16 is: 10,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.26 : 23,711.26 = 7,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.26/23,711.26 = 7,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.26x = 23,711.26 × 7,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.26x = 166,741,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,741,374.12/15,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.07

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