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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.24, 23,797.99 and 7,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.24, 23,797.99 and 7,098.23 is: 10,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.24 : 23,797.99 = 7,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.24/23,797.99 = 7,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.24x = 23,797.99 × 7,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.24x = 168,923,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,923,606.56/15,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.75

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