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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.16, 23,736.24 and 7,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.16, 23,736.24 and 7,056.72 is: 10,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.16 : 23,736.24 = 7,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.16/23,736.24 = 7,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.16x = 23,736.24 × 7,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.16x = 167,499,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,499,999.53/15,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.08

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