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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.07, 23,919.10 and 7,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.07, 23,919.10 and 7,170.73 is: 10,756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.07 : 23,919.10 = 7,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.07/23,919.10 = 7,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.07x = 23,919.10 × 7,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.07x = 171,517,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,517,330.22/15,946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.09

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