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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.79, 23,923.20 and 7,626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.79, 23,923.20 and 7,626.85 is: 11,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.79 : 23,923.20 = 7,626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.79/23,923.20 = 7,626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.79x = 23,923.20 × 7,626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.79x = 182,458,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,458,657.92/15,948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.28

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