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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.30, 23,926.96 and 7,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.30, 23,926.96 and 7,629.36 is: 11,444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.30 : 23,926.96 = 7,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.30/23,926.96 = 7,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.30x = 23,926.96 × 7,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.30x = 182,547,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,547,391.55/15,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.04

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