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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.03, 23,939.19 and 7,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.03, 23,939.19 and 7,072.44 is: 10,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.03 : 23,939.19 = 7,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.03/23,939.19 = 7,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.03x = 23,939.19 × 7,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.03x = 169,308,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,308,574.70/15,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.96

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