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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.27, 23,353.26 and 7,665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.27, 23,353.26 and 7,665.67 is: 11,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.27 : 23,353.26 = 7,665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.27/23,353.26 = 7,665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.27x = 23,353.26 × 7,665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.27x = 179,018,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,018,384.58/15,571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.71

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