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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.50, 23,741.44 and 7,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.50, 23,741.44 and 7,060.41 is: 10,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.50 : 23,741.44 = 7,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.50/23,741.44 = 7,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.50x = 23,741.44 × 7,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.50x = 167,624,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624,282.74/15,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.04

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