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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.44, 23,941.61 and 7,078.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.44, 23,941.61 and 7,078.91 is: 10,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.44 : 23,941.61 = 7,078.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.44/23,941.61 = 7,078.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.44x = 23,941.61 × 7,078.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.44x = 169,480,502.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480,502.45/15,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,613.47

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