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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.95, 23,722.23 and 7,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.95, 23,722.23 and 7,906.10 is: 11,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.95 : 23,722.23 = 7,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.95/23,722.23 = 7,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.95x = 23,722.23 × 7,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.95x = 187,550,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,550,367.08/15,805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,865.80

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