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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.16, 23,887.70 and 7,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.16, 23,887.70 and 7,167.44 is: 10,751.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.16 : 23,887.70 = 7,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.16/23,887.70 = 7,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.16x = 23,887.70 × 7,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.16x = 171,213,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,213,656.49/15,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.14

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