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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.67, 23,940.26 and 7,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.67, 23,940.26 and 7,187.27 is: 10,786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.67 : 23,940.26 = 7,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.67/23,940.26 = 7,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.67x = 23,940.26 × 7,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.67x = 172,064,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,064,983.80/15,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.65

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