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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.76, 23,919.66 and 7,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.76, 23,919.66 and 7,632.68 is: 11,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.76 : 23,919.66 = 7,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.76/23,919.66 = 7,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.76x = 23,919.66 × 7,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.76x = 182,571,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571,110.49/15,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.79

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