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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.28, 23,914.94 and 7,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.28, 23,914.94 and 7,621.34 is: 11,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.28 : 23,914.94 = 7,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.28/23,914.94 = 7,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.28x = 23,914.94 × 7,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.28x = 182,263,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,263,731.14/15,943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.01

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