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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.03, 23,499.05 and 7,869.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.03, 23,499.05 and 7,869.38 is: 11,804.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.03 : 23,499.05 = 7,869.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.03/23,499.05 = 7,869.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.03x = 23,499.05 × 7,869.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.03x = 184,922,797.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,922,797.25/15,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.06

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