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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.84, 23,668.90 and 7,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.84, 23,668.90 and 7,346.92 is: 11,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.84 : 23,668.90 = 7,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.84/23,668.90 = 7,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.84x = 23,668.90 × 7,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.84x = 173,893,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,893,514.79/15,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.61

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