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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.41, 23,948.10 and 7,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.41, 23,948.10 and 7,529.95 is: 11,294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.41 : 23,948.10 = 7,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.41/23,948.10 = 7,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.41x = 23,948.10 × 7,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.41x = 180,327,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,327,916.90/15,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.92

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