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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.74, 23,740.32 and 7,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.74, 23,740.32 and 7,059.66 is: 10,590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.74 : 23,740.32 = 7,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.74/23,740.32 = 7,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.74x = 23,740.32 × 7,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.74x = 167,598,465.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,598,465.37/15,824.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.91

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