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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.46, 23,698.29 and 7,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.46, 23,698.29 and 7,902.92 is: 11,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.46 : 23,698.29 = 7,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.46/23,698.29 = 7,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.46x = 23,698.29 × 7,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.46x = 187,285,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,285,571.52/15,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.92

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