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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.96, 23,704.56 and 7,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.96, 23,704.56 and 7,038.24 is: 10,556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.96 : 23,704.56 = 7,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.96/23,704.56 = 7,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.96x = 23,704.56 × 7,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.96x = 166,838,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,838,382.37/15,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.08

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