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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.14, 23,897.29 and 7,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.14, 23,897.29 and 7,617.90 is: 11,426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.14 : 23,897.29 = 7,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.14/23,897.29 = 7,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.14x = 23,897.29 × 7,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.14x = 182,047,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,047,165.49/15,932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.41

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