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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.84, 23,765.16 and 7,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.84, 23,765.16 and 7,076 is: 10,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.84 : 23,765.16 = 7,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.84/23,765.16 = 7,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.84x = 23,765.16 × 7,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.84x = 168,162,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,162,272.16/15,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.39

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