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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.39, 23,870.87 and 7,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.39, 23,870.87 and 7,146.79 is: 10,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.39 : 23,870.87 = 7,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.39/23,870.87 = 7,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.39x = 23,870.87 × 7,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.39x = 170,600,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,600,095.01/15,919.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,716.50

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