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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.76, 23,919.90 and 7,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.76, 23,919.90 and 7,175.48 is: 10,763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.76 : 23,919.90 = 7,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.76/23,919.90 = 7,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.76x = 23,919.90 × 7,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.76x = 171,636,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,636,764.05/15,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.11

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