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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.37, 23,767.16 and 7,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.37, 23,767.16 and 7,079.36 is: 10,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.37 : 23,767.16 = 7,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.37/23,767.16 = 7,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.37x = 23,767.16 × 7,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.37x = 168,256,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,256,127.59/15,844.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.30

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