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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.17, 23,925.42 and 7,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.17, 23,925.42 and 7,624.71 is: 11,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.17 : 23,925.42 = 7,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.17/23,925.42 = 7,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.17x = 23,925.42 × 7,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.17x = 182,424,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,424,389.13/15,940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.32

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