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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.70, 23,713.35 and 7,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.70, 23,713.35 and 7,047.30 is: 10,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.70 : 23,713.35 = 7,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.70/23,713.35 = 7,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.70x = 23,713.35 × 7,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.70x = 167,115,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,115,091.46/15,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.40

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