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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.99, 23,930.99 and 7,178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.99, 23,930.99 and 7,178.65 is: 10,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.99 : 23,930.99 = 7,178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.99/23,930.99 = 7,178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.99x = 23,930.99 × 7,178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.99x = 171,792,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,792,135.56/15,953.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767.98

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