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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.62, 23,921.54 and 7,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.62, 23,921.54 and 7,059.62 is: 10,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.62 : 23,921.54 = 7,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.62/23,921.54 = 7,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.62x = 23,921.54 × 7,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.62x = 168,876,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,876,982.21/15,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.47

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