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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.32, 23,625.30 and 7,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.32, 23,625.30 and 7,849.94 is: 11,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.32 : 23,625.30 = 7,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.32/23,625.30 = 7,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.32x = 23,625.30 × 7,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.32x = 185,457,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,457,187.48/15,771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.14

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