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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.58, 23,473.44 and 7,761.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.58, 23,473.44 and 7,761.90 is: 11,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.58 : 23,473.44 = 7,761.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.58/23,473.44 = 7,761.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.58x = 23,473.44 × 7,761.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.58x = 182,198,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,198,493.94/15,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,628.27

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