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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.68, 23,853.60 and 7,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.68, 23,853.60 and 7,134.48 is: 10,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.68 : 23,853.60 = 7,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.68/23,853.60 = 7,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.68x = 23,853.60 × 7,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.68x = 170,183,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,183,032.13/15,898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.22

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