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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.24, 23,647.44 and 7,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.24, 23,647.44 and 7,969.52 is: 11,961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.24 : 23,647.44 = 7,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.24/23,647.44 = 7,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.24x = 23,647.44 × 7,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.24x = 188,458,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,458,746.03/15,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.66

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