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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,816.66, 23,724.96 and 7,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,816.66, 23,724.96 and 7,057.68 is: 10,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,816.66 : 23,724.96 = 7,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,816.66/23,724.96 = 7,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,816.66x = 23,724.96 × 7,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,816.66x = 167,443,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,443,175.69/15,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.51

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