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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.24, 23,924.80 and 7,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.24, 23,924.80 and 7,186.80 is: 10,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.24 : 23,924.80 = 7,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.24/23,924.80 = 7,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.24x = 23,924.80 × 7,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.24x = 171,942,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,942,752.64/15,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.24

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