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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.97, 23,744.60 and 7,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.97, 23,744.60 and 7,062.56 is: 10,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.97 : 23,744.60 = 7,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.97/23,744.60 = 7,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.97x = 23,744.60 × 7,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.97x = 167,697,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,697,508.14/15,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.01

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