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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.27, 23,902.39 and 7,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.27, 23,902.39 and 7,623.12 is: 11,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.27 : 23,902.39 = 7,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.27/23,902.39 = 7,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.27x = 23,902.39 × 7,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.27x = 182,210,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,210,886.42/15,945.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,427.27

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