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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.66, 23,809.55 and 7,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.66, 23,809.55 and 7,106.22 is: 10,658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.66 : 23,809.55 = 7,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.66/23,809.55 = 7,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.66x = 23,809.55 × 7,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.66x = 169,195,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,195,864.87/15,873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.91

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