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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.97, 23,851.05 and 7,610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.97, 23,851.05 and 7,610.86 is: 11,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.97 : 23,851.05 = 7,610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.97/23,851.05 = 7,610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.97x = 23,851.05 × 7,610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.97x = 181,527,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,527,002.40/15,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.89

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