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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.60, 23,927.40 and 7,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.60, 23,927.40 and 7,635.60 is: 11,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.60 : 23,927.40 = 7,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.60/23,927.40 = 7,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.60x = 23,927.40 × 7,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.60x = 182,700,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,700,055.44/15,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,453.40

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