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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.81, 23,667.65 and 7,459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.81, 23,667.65 and 7,459.79 is: 11,192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.81 : 23,667.65 = 7,459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.81/23,667.65 = 7,459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.81x = 23,667.65 × 7,459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.81x = 176,555,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,555,599.10/15,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.96

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