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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.60, 23,460.95 and 7,847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.60, 23,460.95 and 7,847.59 is: 11,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.60 : 23,460.95 = 7,847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.60/23,460.95 = 7,847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.60x = 23,460.95 × 7,847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.60x = 184,111,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,111,916.61/15,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.41

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