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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.16, 23,932.13 and 7,072.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.16, 23,932.13 and 7,072.67 is: 10,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.16 : 23,932.13 = 7,072.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.16/23,932.13 = 7,072.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.16x = 23,932.13 × 7,072.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.16x = 169,263,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,263,955.91/15,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.08

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