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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.80, 23,923.72 and 7,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.80, 23,923.72 and 7,062.54 is: 10,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.80 : 23,923.72 = 7,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.80/23,923.72 = 7,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.80x = 23,923.72 × 7,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.80x = 168,962,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,962,229.45/15,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.38

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