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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.72, 23,881.21 and 7,043.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.72, 23,881.21 and 7,043.61 is: 10,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.72 : 23,881.21 = 7,043.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.72/23,881.21 = 7,043.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.72x = 23,881.21 × 7,043.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.72x = 168,209,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,209,929.57/15,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.50

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