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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.97, 23,849.55 and 7,609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.97, 23,849.55 and 7,609.86 is: 11,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.97 : 23,849.55 = 7,609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.97/23,849.55 = 7,609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.97x = 23,849.55 × 7,609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.97x = 181,491,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,491,736.56/15,923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.39

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