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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.24, 23,729.58 and 7,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.24, 23,729.58 and 7,047.10 is: 10,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.24 : 23,729.58 = 7,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.24/23,729.58 = 7,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.24x = 23,729.58 × 7,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.24x = 167,224,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,224,723.22/15,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.31

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