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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.26, 23,952.98 and 7,196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.26, 23,952.98 and 7,196.22 is: 10,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.26 : 23,952.98 = 7,196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.26/23,952.98 = 7,196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.26x = 23,952.98 × 7,196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.26x = 172,370,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,370,931.73/15,963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.98

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