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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921, 23,890.26 and 7,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921, 23,890.26 and 7,713 is: 11,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921 : 23,890.26 = 7,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921/23,890.26 = 7,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921x = 23,890.26 × 7,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921x = 184,265,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,265,575.38/15,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.74

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