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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.94, 23,664.93 and 7,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.94, 23,664.93 and 7,987.42 is: 11,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.94 : 23,664.93 = 7,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.94/23,664.93 = 7,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.94x = 23,664.93 × 7,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.94x = 189,021,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,021,735.18/15,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.57

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