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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.76, 23,907.93 and 7,167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.76, 23,907.93 and 7,167.48 is: 10,751.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.76 : 23,907.93 = 7,167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.76/23,907.93 = 7,167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.76x = 23,907.93 × 7,167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.76x = 171,359,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,359,610.12/15,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.13

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