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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.06, 23,620.09 and 7,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.06, 23,620.09 and 7,853.27 is: 11,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.06 : 23,620.09 = 7,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.06/23,620.09 = 7,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.06x = 23,620.09 × 7,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.06x = 185,494,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,494,887.53/15,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.67

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