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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.77, 23,904.64 and 7,624.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.77, 23,904.64 and 7,624.63 is: 11,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.77 : 23,904.64 = 7,624.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.77/23,904.64 = 7,624.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.77x = 23,904.64 × 7,624.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.77x = 182,263,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,263,956.46/15,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.52

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