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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.28, 23,716.92 and 7,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.28, 23,716.92 and 7,063.36 is: 10,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.28 : 23,716.92 = 7,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.28/23,716.92 = 7,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.28x = 23,716.92 × 7,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.28x = 167,521,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,521,144.05/15,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.67

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