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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.92, 23,575.56 and 7,392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.92, 23,575.56 and 7,392.77 is: 11,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.92 : 23,575.56 = 7,392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.92/23,575.56 = 7,392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.92x = 23,575.56 × 7,392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.92x = 174,288,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,288,635.51/15,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.76

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