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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.04, 23,927.76 and 7,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.04, 23,927.76 and 7,180.76 is: 10,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.04 : 23,927.76 = 7,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.04/23,927.76 = 7,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.04x = 23,927.76 × 7,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.04x = 171,819,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,819,501.90/15,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.00

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