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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.99, 23,527.61 and 7,798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.99, 23,527.61 and 7,798.73 is: 11,692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.99 : 23,527.61 = 7,798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.99/23,527.61 = 7,798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.99x = 23,527.61 × 7,798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.99x = 183,485,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,485,438.94/15,692.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.19

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