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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.41, 23,249.08 and 7,888.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.41, 23,249.08 and 7,888.97 is: 11,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.41 : 23,249.08 = 7,888.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.41/23,249.08 = 7,888.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.41x = 23,249.08 × 7,888.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.41x = 183,411,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,411,314.37/15,506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.10

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