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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.89, 23,986.13 and 7,219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.89, 23,986.13 and 7,219.67 is: 10,829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.89 : 23,986.13 = 7,219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.89/23,986.13 = 7,219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.89x = 23,986.13 × 7,219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.89x = 173,171,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,171,787.15/15,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.41

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