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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.49, 23,936.31 and 7,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.49, 23,936.31 and 7,644.24 is: 11,461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.49 : 23,936.31 = 7,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.49/23,936.31 = 7,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.49x = 23,936.31 × 7,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.49x = 182,974,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,974,898.35/15,964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.37

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