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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.82, 23,952.43 and 7,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.82, 23,952.43 and 7,084.23 is: 10,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.82 : 23,952.43 = 7,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.82/23,952.43 = 7,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.82x = 23,952.43 × 7,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.82x = 169,684,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,684,442.21/15,962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.98

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