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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.16, 23,746.92 and 7,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.16, 23,746.92 and 7,071.12 is: 10,603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.16 : 23,746.92 = 7,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.16/23,746.92 = 7,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.16x = 23,746.92 × 7,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.16x = 167,917,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,917,320.95/15,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.41

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