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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.24, 23,794.99 and 7,096.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.24, 23,794.99 and 7,096.23 is: 10,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.24 : 23,794.99 = 7,096.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.24/23,794.99 = 7,096.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.24x = 23,794.99 × 7,096.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.24x = 168,854,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,854,721.89/15,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.75

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