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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.87, 23,149.47 and 7,928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.87, 23,149.47 and 7,928.13 is: 11,898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.87 : 23,149.47 = 7,928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.87/23,149.47 = 7,928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.87x = 23,149.47 × 7,928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.87x = 183,532,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,532,007.59/15,424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.45

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