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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.04, 23,941.56 and 7,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.04, 23,941.56 and 7,090.04 is: 10,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.04 : 23,941.56 = 7,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.04/23,941.56 = 7,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.04x = 23,941.56 × 7,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.04x = 169,746,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,746,618.06/15,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.07

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