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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.98, 23,925.86 and 7,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.98, 23,925.86 and 7,068.48 is: 10,597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.98 : 23,925.86 = 7,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.98/23,925.86 = 7,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.98x = 23,925.86 × 7,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.98x = 169,119,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,119,307.92/15,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.79

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