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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.44, 23,973.66 and 7,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.44, 23,973.66 and 7,207.14 is: 10,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.44 : 23,973.66 = 7,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.44/23,973.66 = 7,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.44x = 23,973.66 × 7,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.44x = 172,781,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,781,523.93/15,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.71

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