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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.88, 23,350.38 and 7,790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.88, 23,350.38 and 7,790.92 is: 11,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.88 : 23,350.38 = 7,790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.88/23,350.38 = 7,790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.88x = 23,350.38 × 7,790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.88x = 181,920,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,920,942.55/15,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.66

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