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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.03, 23,898.06 and 7,610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.03, 23,898.06 and 7,610.70 is: 11,417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.03 : 23,898.06 = 7,610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.03/23,898.06 = 7,610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.03x = 23,898.06 × 7,610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.03x = 181,880,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,880,965.24/15,930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.49

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