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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.46, 23,769.06 and 7,090.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.46, 23,769.06 and 7,090.66 is: 10,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.46 : 23,769.06 = 7,090.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.46/23,769.06 = 7,090.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.46x = 23,769.06 × 7,090.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.46x = 168,538,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,538,322.98/15,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.69

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