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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.43, 23,887.19 and 7,159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.43, 23,887.19 and 7,159.37 is: 10,739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.43 : 23,887.19 = 7,159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.43/23,887.19 = 7,159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.43x = 23,887.19 × 7,159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.43x = 171,017,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017,195.67/15,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.30

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