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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.49, 23,904.77 and 7,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.49, 23,904.77 and 7,615.16 is: 11,424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.49 : 23,904.77 = 7,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.49/23,904.77 = 7,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.49x = 23,904.77 × 7,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.49x = 182,038,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,038,648.31/15,934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.19

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