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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.06, 23,884.44 and 7,602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.06, 23,884.44 and 7,602.78 is: 11,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.06 : 23,884.44 = 7,602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.06/23,884.44 = 7,602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.06x = 23,884.44 × 7,602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.06x = 181,588,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,588,142.74/15,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.23

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