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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.24, 23,709.60 and 7,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.24, 23,709.60 and 7,043.52 is: 10,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.24 : 23,709.60 = 7,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.24/23,709.60 = 7,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.24x = 23,709.60 × 7,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.24x = 166,999,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,999,041.79/15,810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.71

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