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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.04, 23,916.06 and 7,632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.04, 23,916.06 and 7,632.06 is: 11,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.04 : 23,916.06 = 7,632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.04/23,916.06 = 7,632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.04x = 23,916.06 × 7,632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.04x = 182,528,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,528,804.88/15,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.78

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