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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.97, 23,747.45 and 7,063.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.97, 23,747.45 and 7,063.29 is: 10,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.97 : 23,747.45 = 7,063.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.97/23,747.45 = 7,063.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.97x = 23,747.45 × 7,063.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.97x = 167,735,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,735,090.79/15,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.37

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