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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.02, 23,882.27 and 7,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.02, 23,882.27 and 7,154.44 is: 10,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.02 : 23,882.27 = 7,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.02/23,882.27 = 7,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.02x = 23,882.27 × 7,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.02x = 170,864,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,864,267.78/15,927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.95

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