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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.72, 23,711.28 and 7,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.72, 23,711.28 and 7,040.44 is: 10,561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.72 : 23,711.28 = 7,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.72/23,711.28 = 7,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.72x = 23,711.28 × 7,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.72x = 166,937,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,937,844.16/15,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.86

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