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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.80, 23,642.16 and 7,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.80, 23,642.16 and 7,966.08 is: 11,956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.80 : 23,642.16 = 7,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.80/23,642.16 = 7,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.80x = 23,642.16 × 7,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.80x = 188,335,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,335,337.93/15,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.43

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