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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.76, 23,941.16 and 7,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.76, 23,941.16 and 7,526.32 is: 11,288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.76 : 23,941.16 = 7,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.76/23,941.16 = 7,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.76x = 23,941.16 × 7,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.76x = 180,188,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,188,751.49/15,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,288.78

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