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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.20, 23,907.72 and 7,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.20, 23,907.72 and 7,173.24 is: 10,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.20 : 23,907.72 = 7,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.20/23,907.72 = 7,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.20x = 23,907.72 × 7,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.20x = 171,495,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,495,813.41/15,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.75

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