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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.91, 23,838.96 and 7,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.91, 23,838.96 and 7,602.76 is: 11,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.91 : 23,838.96 = 7,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.91/23,838.96 = 7,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.91x = 23,838.96 × 7,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.91x = 181,241,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,241,907.07/15,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.76

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