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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.63, 23,779.55 and 7,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.63, 23,779.55 and 7,087.62 is: 10,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.63 : 23,779.55 = 7,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.63/23,779.55 = 7,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.63x = 23,779.55 × 7,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.63x = 168,540,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,540,378.73/15,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.70

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