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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.24, 23,680.44 and 7,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.24, 23,680.44 and 7,991.52 is: 11,994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.24 : 23,680.44 = 7,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.24/23,680.44 = 7,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.24x = 23,680.44 × 7,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.24x = 189,242,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,242,709.87/15,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.67

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