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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.40, 23,834.55 and 7,127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.40, 23,834.55 and 7,127.11 is: 10,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.40 : 23,834.55 = 7,127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.40/23,834.55 = 7,127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.40x = 23,834.55 × 7,127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.40x = 169,871,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,871,459.65/15,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.58

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