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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.26, 23,873.97 and 7,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.26, 23,873.97 and 7,602.15 is: 11,403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.26 : 23,873.97 = 7,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.26/23,873.97 = 7,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.26x = 23,873.97 × 7,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.26x = 181,493,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,493,501.04/15,916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.02

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