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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.01, 23,902.31 and 7,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.01, 23,902.31 and 7,163.73 is: 10,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.01 : 23,902.31 = 7,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.01/23,902.31 = 7,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.01x = 23,902.31 × 7,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.01x = 171,229,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,229,659.40/15,935.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.50

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