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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.49, 23,622.32 and 7,952.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.49, 23,622.32 and 7,952.77 is: 11,936.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.49 : 23,622.32 = 7,952.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.49/23,622.32 = 7,952.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.49x = 23,622.32 × 7,952.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.49x = 187,862,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,862,877.83/15,738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.52

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