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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.04, 23,899.86 and 7,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.04, 23,899.86 and 7,611.84 is: 11,410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.04 : 23,899.86 = 7,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.04/23,899.86 = 7,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.04x = 23,899.86 × 7,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.04x = 181,921,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,921,910.34/15,944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.03

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