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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.83, 23,917.97 and 7,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.83, 23,917.97 and 7,058.47 is: 10,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.83 : 23,917.97 = 7,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.83/23,917.97 = 7,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.83x = 23,917.97 × 7,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.83x = 168,824,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,824,231.56/15,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.69

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