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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.04, 23,929.86 and 7,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.04, 23,929.86 and 7,631.84 is: 11,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.04 : 23,929.86 = 7,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.04/23,929.86 = 7,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.04x = 23,929.86 × 7,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.04x = 182,628,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,628,862.74/15,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.02

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