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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.24, 23,799.49 and 7,099.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.24, 23,799.49 and 7,099.23 is: 10,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.24 : 23,799.49 = 7,099.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.24/23,799.49 = 7,099.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.24x = 23,799.49 × 7,099.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.24x = 168,958,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,958,053.39/15,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.25

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