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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.69, 23,914.04 and 7,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.69, 23,914.04 and 7,167.35 is: 10,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.69 : 23,914.04 = 7,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.69/23,914.04 = 7,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.69x = 23,914.04 × 7,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.69x = 171,400,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,400,318.54/15,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.03

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