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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.93, 23,890.94 and 7,161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.93, 23,890.94 and 7,161.87 is: 10,743.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.93 : 23,890.94 = 7,161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.93/23,890.94 = 7,161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.93x = 23,890.94 × 7,161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.93x = 171,103,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,103,770.65/15,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.05

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