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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.95, 23,802.88 and 7,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.95, 23,802.88 and 7,438.96 is: 11,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.95 : 23,802.88 = 7,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.95/23,802.88 = 7,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.95x = 23,802.88 × 7,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.95x = 177,068,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,068,563.42/15,887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.83

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