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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,917.89, 23,868.62 and 7,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,917.89, 23,868.62 and 7,145.29 is: 10,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,917.89 : 23,868.62 = 7,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,917.89/23,868.62 = 7,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,917.89x = 23,868.62 × 7,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,917.89x = 170,548,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,548,092.46/15,917.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.24

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