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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.72, 23,787.84 and 7,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.72, 23,787.84 and 7,567.80 is: 11,336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.72 : 23,787.84 = 7,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.72/23,787.84 = 7,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.72x = 23,787.84 × 7,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.72x = 180,021,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,021,615.55/15,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.57

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