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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.79, 23,905.73 and 7,043.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.79, 23,905.73 and 7,043.43 is: 10,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.79 : 23,905.73 = 7,043.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.79/23,905.73 = 7,043.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.79x = 23,905.73 × 7,043.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.79x = 168,378,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378,335.85/15,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.04

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