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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.29, 23,904.98 and 7,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.29, 23,904.98 and 7,042.93 is: 10,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.29 : 23,904.98 = 7,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.29/23,904.98 = 7,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.29x = 23,904.98 × 7,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.29x = 168,361,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,361,100.79/15,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.29

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