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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.34, 23,952.33 and 7,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.34, 23,952.33 and 7,195.72 is: 10,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.34 : 23,952.33 = 7,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.34/23,952.33 = 7,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.34x = 23,952.33 × 7,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.34x = 172,354,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,354,200.15/15,961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.23

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