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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.34, 23,970.33 and 7,207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.34, 23,970.33 and 7,207.79 is: 10,816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.34 : 23,970.33 = 7,207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.34/23,970.33 = 7,207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.34x = 23,970.33 × 7,207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.34x = 172,772,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,772,985.02/15,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,816.34

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