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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.97, 23,748.94 and 7,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.97, 23,748.94 and 7,064.29 is: 10,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.97 : 23,748.94 = 7,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.97/23,748.94 = 7,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.97x = 23,748.94 × 7,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.97x = 167,769,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,769,399.35/15,834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.87

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