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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.08, 23,964.82 and 7,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.08, 23,964.82 and 7,092.49 is: 10,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.08 : 23,964.82 = 7,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.08/23,964.82 = 7,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.08x = 23,964.82 × 7,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.08x = 169,970,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,970,246.20/15,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.38

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