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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.66, 23,845.74 and 7,991.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.66, 23,845.74 and 7,991.01 is: 11,989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.66 : 23,845.74 = 7,991.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.66/23,845.74 = 7,991.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.66x = 23,845.74 × 7,991.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.66x = 190,551,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,551,546.80/15,892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.91

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