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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.04, 23,848.92 and 7,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.04, 23,848.92 and 7,017.03 is: 10,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.04 : 23,848.92 = 7,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.04/23,848.92 = 7,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.04x = 23,848.92 × 7,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.04x = 167,348,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,348,587.11/15,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.75

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