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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.02, 23,879.30 and 7,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.02, 23,879.30 and 7,152.42 is: 10,724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.02 : 23,879.30 = 7,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.02/23,879.30 = 7,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.02x = 23,879.30 × 7,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.02x = 170,794,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,794,782.91/15,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.93

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