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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.74, 23,741.82 and 7,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.74, 23,741.82 and 7,060.66 is: 10,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.74 : 23,741.82 = 7,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.74/23,741.82 = 7,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.74x = 23,741.82 × 7,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.74x = 167,632,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,632,918.80/15,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.42

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