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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.26, 23,923.71 and 7,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.26, 23,923.71 and 7,177.95 is: 10,766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.26 : 23,923.71 = 7,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.26/23,923.71 = 7,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.26x = 23,923.71 × 7,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.26x = 171,723,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,723,194.19/15,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.84

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