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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.39, 23,817.09 and 7,566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.39, 23,817.09 and 7,566.17 is: 11,341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.39 : 23,817.09 = 7,566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.39/23,817.09 = 7,566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.39x = 23,817.09 × 7,566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.39x = 180,204,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,204,151.85/15,888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.88

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