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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.16, 23,889.20 and 7,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.16, 23,889.20 and 7,168.44 is: 10,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.16 : 23,889.20 = 7,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.16/23,889.20 = 7,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.16x = 23,889.20 × 7,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.16x = 171,248,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,248,296.85/15,926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.64

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