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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.99, 23,627.57 and 7,956.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.99, 23,627.57 and 7,956.27 is: 11,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.99 : 23,627.57 = 7,956.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.99/23,627.57 = 7,956.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.99x = 23,627.57 × 7,956.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.99x = 187,987,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,987,286.58/15,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.77

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