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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,830.88, 23,729.04 and 7,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,830.88, 23,729.04 and 7,053.84 is: 10,573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,830.88 : 23,729.04 = 7,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,830.88/23,729.04 = 7,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,830.88x = 23,729.04 × 7,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,830.88x = 167,380,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,380,851.51/15,830.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.06

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