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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.16, 23,933.63 and 7,073.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.16, 23,933.63 and 7,073.67 is: 10,605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.16 : 23,933.63 = 7,073.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.16/23,933.63 = 7,073.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.16x = 23,933.63 × 7,073.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.16x = 169,298,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,298,600.52/15,963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.58

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