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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896.07, 23,843.12 and 7,128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,896.07, 23,843.12 and 7,128.09 is: 10,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896.07 : 23,843.12 = 7,128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896.07/23,843.12 = 7,128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896.07x = 23,843.12 × 7,128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896.07x = 169,955,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,955,869.60/15,896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.69

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