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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.61, 23,983.49 and 7,102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.61, 23,983.49 and 7,102.04 is: 10,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.61 : 23,983.49 = 7,102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.61/23,983.49 = 7,102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.61x = 23,983.49 × 7,102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.61x = 170,331,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,331,603.16/15,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.31

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