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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.51, 23,834.70 and 7,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.51, 23,834.70 and 7,127.22 is: 10,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.51 : 23,834.70 = 7,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.51/23,834.70 = 7,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.51x = 23,834.70 × 7,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.51x = 169,875,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,875,150.53/15,882.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.74

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