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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.37, 23,622.13 and 7,952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.37, 23,622.13 and 7,952.65 is: 11,936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.37 : 23,622.13 = 7,952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.37/23,622.13 = 7,952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.37x = 23,622.13 × 7,952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.37x = 187,858,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,858,532.14/15,738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.34

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