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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.98, 23,912.97 and 7,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.98, 23,912.97 and 7,596.64 is: 11,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.98 : 23,912.97 = 7,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.98/23,912.97 = 7,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.98x = 23,912.97 × 7,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.98x = 181,658,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,658,224.42/15,941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.96

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