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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.92, 23,709.84 and 7,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.92, 23,709.84 and 7,490.92 is: 11,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.92 : 23,709.84 = 7,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.92/23,709.84 = 7,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.92x = 23,709.84 × 7,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.92x = 177,608,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,608,514.65/15,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,236.12

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