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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.92, 23,116.56 and 7,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.92, 23,116.56 and 7,926.24 is: 11,884.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.92 : 23,116.56 = 7,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.92/23,116.56 = 7,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.92x = 23,116.56 × 7,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.92x = 183,227,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,227,402.53/15,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884.05

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