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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.78, 23,914.88 and 7,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.78, 23,914.88 and 7,056.41 is: 10,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.78 : 23,914.88 = 7,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.78/23,914.88 = 7,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.78x = 23,914.88 × 7,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.78x = 168,753,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,753,043.52/15,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.59

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