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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,820.72, 23,733.84 and 7,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,820.72, 23,733.84 and 7,055.44 is: 10,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820.72 : 23,733.84 = 7,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820.72/23,733.84 = 7,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820.72x = 23,733.84 × 7,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820.72x = 167,452,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,452,684.09/15,820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.39

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