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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.91, 23,927.88 and 7,176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.91, 23,927.88 and 7,176.58 is: 10,764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.91 : 23,927.88 = 7,176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.91/23,927.88 = 7,176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.91x = 23,927.88 × 7,176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.91x = 171,720,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,720,345.05/15,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.88

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