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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.44, 23,798.58 and 7,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.44, 23,798.58 and 7,546.34 is: 11,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.44 : 23,798.58 = 7,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.44/23,798.58 = 7,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.44x = 23,798.58 × 7,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.44x = 179,592,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,592,176.20/15,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,319.71

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