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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.20, 23,946.60 and 7,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.20, 23,946.60 and 7,187.60 is: 10,786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.20 : 23,946.60 = 7,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.20/23,946.60 = 7,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.20x = 23,946.60 × 7,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.20x = 172,118,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,118,582.16/15,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.26

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