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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954, 23,919.92 and 7,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954, 23,919.92 and 7,065.12 is: 10,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954 : 23,919.92 = 7,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954/23,919.92 = 7,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954x = 23,919.92 × 7,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954x = 168,997,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,997,105.19/15,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.77

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