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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.62, 23,594.58 and 7,834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.62, 23,594.58 and 7,834.66 is: 11,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.62 : 23,594.58 = 7,834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.62/23,594.58 = 7,834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.62x = 23,594.58 × 7,834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.62x = 184,855,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,855,453.16/15,739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.60

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