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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.21, 23,596.49 and 7,930.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.21, 23,596.49 and 7,930.15 is: 11,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.21 : 23,596.49 = 7,930.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.21/23,596.49 = 7,930.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.21x = 23,596.49 × 7,930.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.21x = 187,123,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,123,705.17/15,727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.09

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