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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.34, 23,859.64 and 7,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.34, 23,859.64 and 7,029.24 is: 10,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.34 : 23,859.64 = 7,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.34/23,859.64 = 7,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.34x = 23,859.64 × 7,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.34x = 167,715,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,135.87/15,915.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.95

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