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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.29, 23,817.55 and 7,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.29, 23,817.55 and 7,108.15 is: 10,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.29 : 23,817.55 = 7,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.29/23,817.55 = 7,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.29x = 23,817.55 × 7,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.29x = 169,298,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,298,718.03/15,875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.29

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