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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.44, 23,784.54 and 7,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.44, 23,784.54 and 7,092.28 is: 10,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.44 : 23,784.54 = 7,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.44/23,784.54 = 7,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.44x = 23,784.54 × 7,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.44x = 168,686,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,686,617.35/15,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.72

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