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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.14, 23,881.30 and 7,607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.14, 23,881.30 and 7,607.03 is: 11,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.14 : 23,881.30 = 7,607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.14/23,881.30 = 7,607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.14x = 23,881.30 × 7,607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.14x = 181,665,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,665,627.11/15,921.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.34

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