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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.08, 23,905.10 and 7,624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.08, 23,905.10 and 7,624.94 is: 11,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.08 : 23,905.10 = 7,624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.08/23,905.10 = 7,624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.08x = 23,905.10 × 7,624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.08x = 182,274,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,274,953.19/15,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.99

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