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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.68, 23,951.52 and 7,418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.68, 23,951.52 and 7,418.27 is: 11,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.68 : 23,951.52 = 7,418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.68/23,951.52 = 7,418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.68x = 23,951.52 × 7,418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.68x = 177,678,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,678,722.51/15,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.40

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