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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.60, 23,788.62 and 7,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.60, 23,788.62 and 7,094.92 is: 10,646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.60 : 23,788.62 = 7,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.60/23,788.62 = 7,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.60x = 23,788.62 × 7,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.60x = 168,778,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,778,355.81/15,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.73

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