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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.16, 23,935.13 and 7,074.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.16, 23,935.13 and 7,074.67 is: 10,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.16 : 23,935.13 = 7,074.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.16/23,935.13 = 7,074.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.16x = 23,935.13 × 7,074.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.16x = 169,333,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,333,146.16/15,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.08

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