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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.96, 23,910.31 and 7,053.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.96, 23,910.31 and 7,053.39 is: 10,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.96 : 23,910.31 = 7,053.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.96/23,910.31 = 7,053.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.96x = 23,910.31 × 7,053.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.96x = 168,648,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,648,750.27/15,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.25

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