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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.73, 23,728.29 and 7,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.73, 23,728.29 and 7,063.66 is: 10,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.73 : 23,728.29 = 7,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.73/23,728.29 = 7,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.73x = 23,728.29 × 7,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.73x = 167,608,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,608,572.94/15,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.90

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