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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.36, 23,499.14 and 7,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.36, 23,499.14 and 7,767.24 is: 11,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.36 : 23,499.14 = 7,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.36/23,499.14 = 7,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.36x = 23,499.14 × 7,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.36x = 182,523,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,523,460.17/15,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.15

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