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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,837.76, 23,756.66 and 7,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,837.76, 23,756.66 and 7,288.38 is: 10,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,837.76 : 23,756.66 = 7,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,837.76/23,756.66 = 7,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,837.76x = 23,756.66 × 7,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,837.76x = 173,147,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,147,556.50/15,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.58

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