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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.63, 23,351.50 and 7,791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.63, 23,351.50 and 7,791.67 is: 11,677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.63 : 23,351.50 = 7,791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.63/23,351.50 = 7,791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.63x = 23,351.50 × 7,791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.63x = 181,947,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,947,182.01/15,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.78

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