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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.24, 23,898.78 and 7,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.24, 23,898.78 and 7,622.92 is: 11,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.24 : 23,898.78 = 7,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.24/23,898.78 = 7,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.24x = 23,898.78 × 7,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.24x = 182,178,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,178,488.04/15,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.10

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