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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.48, 23,925.60 and 7,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.48, 23,925.60 and 7,179.20 is: 10,768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.48 : 23,925.60 = 7,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.48/23,925.60 = 7,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.48x = 23,925.60 × 7,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.48x = 171,766,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,766,667.52/15,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.75

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