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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.76, 23,743.47 and 7,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.76, 23,743.47 and 7,061.58 is: 10,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.76 : 23,743.47 = 7,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.76/23,743.47 = 7,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.76x = 23,743.47 × 7,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.76x = 167,666,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,666,412.88/15,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.19

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