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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.28, 23,497.92 and 7,868.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.28, 23,497.92 and 7,868.63 is: 11,802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.28 : 23,497.92 = 7,868.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.28/23,497.92 = 7,868.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.28x = 23,497.92 × 7,868.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.28x = 184,896,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,896,320.76/15,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.94

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