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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.48, 23,899.92 and 7,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.48, 23,899.92 and 7,621.28 is: 11,424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.48 : 23,899.92 = 7,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.48/23,899.92 = 7,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.48x = 23,899.92 × 7,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.48x = 182,147,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,147,982.30/15,943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.61

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