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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.67, 23,649.51 and 7,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.67, 23,649.51 and 7,873.12 is: 11,803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.67 : 23,649.51 = 7,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.67/23,649.51 = 7,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.67x = 23,649.51 × 7,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.67x = 186,195,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,195,362.77/15,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.44

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