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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.96, 23,716.56 and 7,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.96, 23,716.56 and 7,046.24 is: 10,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.96 : 23,716.56 = 7,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.96/23,716.56 = 7,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.96x = 23,716.56 × 7,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.96x = 167,112,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,112,573.73/15,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.08

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