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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.93, 23,687.06 and 7,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.93, 23,687.06 and 7,359.08 is: 11,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.93 : 23,687.06 = 7,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.93/23,687.06 = 7,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.93x = 23,687.06 × 7,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.93x = 174,314,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,314,814.27/15,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.84

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