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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,820.70, 23,711.85 and 7,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,820.70, 23,711.85 and 7,046.30 is: 10,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820.70 : 23,711.85 = 7,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820.70/23,711.85 = 7,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820.70x = 23,711.85 × 7,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820.70x = 167,080,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,080,808.66/15,820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,560.90

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