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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.14, 23,926.11 and 7,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.14, 23,926.11 and 7,061.24 is: 10,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.14 : 23,926.11 = 7,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.14/23,926.11 = 7,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.14x = 23,926.11 × 7,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.14x = 168,948,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,948,004.98/15,947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.25

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