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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.66, 23,924.50 and 7,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.66, 23,924.50 and 7,174.32 is: 10,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.66 : 23,924.50 = 7,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.66/23,924.50 = 7,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.66x = 23,924.50 × 7,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.66x = 171,642,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,642,018.84/15,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.48

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