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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.72, 23,793.96 and 7,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.72, 23,793.96 and 7,095.44 is: 10,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.72 : 23,793.96 = 7,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.72/23,793.96 = 7,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.72x = 23,793.96 × 7,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.72x = 168,828,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,828,615.54/15,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.45

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