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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.41, 23,924.13 and 7,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.41, 23,924.13 and 7,174.08 is: 10,761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.41 : 23,924.13 = 7,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.41/23,924.13 = 7,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.41x = 23,924.13 × 7,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.41x = 171,633,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,633,622.55/15,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.13

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