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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,902.15, 23,826.68 and 7,004.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,902.15, 23,826.68 and 7,004.22 is: 10,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902.15 : 23,826.68 = 7,004.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902.15/23,826.68 = 7,004.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902.15x = 23,826.68 × 7,004.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902.15x = 166,887,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,887,273.57/15,902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.64

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