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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.09, 23,624.92 and 7,849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.09, 23,624.92 and 7,849.69 is: 11,758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.09 : 23,624.92 = 7,849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.09/23,624.92 = 7,849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.09x = 23,624.92 × 7,849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.09x = 185,448,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,448,298.27/15,771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,758.75

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