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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.69, 23,344.10 and 7,786.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.69, 23,344.10 and 7,786.73 is: 11,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.69 : 23,344.10 = 7,786.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.69/23,344.10 = 7,786.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.69x = 23,344.10 × 7,786.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.69x = 181,774,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,774,252.42/15,575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.38

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