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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.41, 23,962.41 and 7,085.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.41, 23,962.41 and 7,085.53 is: 10,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.41 : 23,962.41 = 7,085.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.41/23,962.41 = 7,085.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.41x = 23,962.41 × 7,085.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.41x = 169,786,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,786,255.12/15,971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.64

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