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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.76, 23,849.34 and 7,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.76, 23,849.34 and 7,587.52 is: 11,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.76 : 23,849.34 = 7,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.76/23,849.34 = 7,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.76x = 23,849.34 × 7,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.76x = 180,957,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,957,344.24/15,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.98

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