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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.40, 23,643.60 and 7,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.40, 23,643.60 and 7,986.40 is: 11,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.40 : 23,643.60 = 7,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.40/23,643.60 = 7,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.40x = 23,643.60 × 7,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.40x = 188,827,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,827,247.04/15,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.60

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