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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.30, 23,928.46 and 7,630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.30, 23,928.46 and 7,630.36 is: 11,445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.30 : 23,928.46 = 7,630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.30/23,928.46 = 7,630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.30x = 23,928.46 × 7,630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.30x = 182,582,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,582,764.05/15,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.54

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