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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.52, 23,623.84 and 7,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.52, 23,623.84 and 7,953.76 is: 11,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.52 : 23,623.84 = 7,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.52/23,623.84 = 7,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.52x = 23,623.84 × 7,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.52x = 187,898,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,898,353.64/15,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.00

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