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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.36, 23,853.14 and 7,579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.36, 23,853.14 and 7,579.96 is: 11,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.36 : 23,853.14 = 7,579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.36/23,853.14 = 7,579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.36x = 23,853.14 × 7,579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.36x = 180,805,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,805,847.07/15,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,370.46

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