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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.74, 23,447.40 and 7,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.74, 23,447.40 and 7,738.96 is: 11,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.74 : 23,447.40 = 7,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.74/23,447.40 = 7,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.74x = 23,447.40 × 7,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.74x = 181,458,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,458,490.70/15,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.05

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