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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.36, 23,799.64 and 7,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.36, 23,799.64 and 7,094.14 is: 10,645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.36 : 23,799.64 = 7,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.36/23,799.64 = 7,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.36x = 23,799.64 × 7,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.36x = 168,837,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,837,978.11/15,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.28

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