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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,914.95, 23,872.89 and 7,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,914.95, 23,872.89 and 7,595.84 is: 11,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914.95 : 23,872.89 = 7,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914.95/23,872.89 = 7,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914.95x = 23,872.89 × 7,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914.95x = 181,334,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,334,652.78/15,914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.98

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