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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.44, 23,789.04 and 7,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.44, 23,789.04 and 7,095.28 is: 10,646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.44 : 23,789.04 = 7,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.44/23,789.04 = 7,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.44x = 23,789.04 × 7,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.44x = 168,789,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,789,899.73/15,854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.22

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