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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.92, 23,845.88 and 7,572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.92, 23,845.88 and 7,572.68 is: 11,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.92 : 23,845.88 = 7,572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.92/23,845.88 = 7,572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.92x = 23,845.88 × 7,572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.92x = 180,577,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,577,218.56/15,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.41

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