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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.48, 23,444.64 and 7,839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.48, 23,444.64 and 7,839.18 is: 11,751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.48 : 23,444.64 = 7,839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.48/23,444.64 = 7,839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.48x = 23,444.64 × 7,839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.48x = 183,786,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,786,753.00/15,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,751.46

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