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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.01, 23,903.81 and 7,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.01, 23,903.81 and 7,164.72 is: 10,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.01 : 23,903.81 = 7,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.01/23,903.81 = 7,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.01x = 23,903.81 × 7,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.01x = 171,264,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,264,105.58/15,936.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.99

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