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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.69, 23,749.61 and 7,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.69, 23,749.61 and 7,068.06 is: 10,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.69 : 23,749.61 = 7,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.69/23,749.61 = 7,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.69x = 23,749.61 × 7,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.69x = 167,863,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,863,633.12/15,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.01

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