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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.87, 23,963.82 and 7,213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.87, 23,963.82 and 7,213.29 is: 10,819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.87 : 23,963.82 = 7,213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.87/23,963.82 = 7,213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.87x = 23,963.82 × 7,213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.87x = 172,857,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,857,983.17/15,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.94

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