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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.24, 23,897.28 and 7,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.24, 23,897.28 and 7,621.92 is: 11,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.24 : 23,897.28 = 7,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.24/23,897.28 = 7,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.24x = 23,897.28 × 7,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.24x = 182,143,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,143,156.38/15,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.60

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