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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.19, 23,961.37 and 7,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.19, 23,961.37 and 7,207.10 is: 10,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.19 : 23,961.37 = 7,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.19/23,961.37 = 7,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.19x = 23,961.37 × 7,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.19x = 172,692,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,692,022.66/15,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.05

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