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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.47, 23,743.85 and 7,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.47, 23,743.85 and 7,062.06 is: 10,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.47 : 23,743.85 = 7,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.47/23,743.85 = 7,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.47x = 23,743.85 × 7,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.47x = 167,680,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,680,493.33/15,827.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.27

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