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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.94, 23,883.96 and 7,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.94, 23,883.96 and 7,041 is: 10,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.94 : 23,883.96 = 7,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.94/23,883.96 = 7,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.94x = 23,883.96 × 7,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.94x = 168,166,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,166,962.36/15,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.66

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