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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.73, 23,911.29 and 7,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.73, 23,911.29 and 7,061.32 is: 10,585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.73 : 23,911.29 = 7,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.73/23,911.29 = 7,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.73x = 23,911.29 × 7,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.73x = 168,845,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,845,124.27/15,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.42

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