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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.47, 23,742.35 and 7,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.47, 23,742.35 and 7,061.06 is: 10,592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.47 : 23,742.35 = 7,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.47/23,742.35 = 7,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.47x = 23,742.35 × 7,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.47x = 167,646,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,646,003.87/15,826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.76

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