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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.96, 23,719.56 and 7,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.96, 23,719.56 and 7,048.24 is: 10,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.96 : 23,719.56 = 7,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.96/23,719.56 = 7,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.96x = 23,719.56 × 7,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.96x = 167,181,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,181,151.57/15,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.08

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