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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.88, 23,713.70 and 7,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.88, 23,713.70 and 7,033.79 is: 10,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.88 : 23,713.70 = 7,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.88/23,713.70 = 7,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.88x = 23,713.70 × 7,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.88x = 166,797,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,797,210.04/15,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.53

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