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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.70, 23,542.11 and 7,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.70, 23,542.11 and 7,912.26 is: 11,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.70 : 23,542.11 = 7,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.70/23,542.11 = 7,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.70x = 23,542.11 × 7,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.70x = 186,271,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,271,295.27/15,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.60

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