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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.14, 23,941.00 and 7,634.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.14, 23,941.00 and 7,634.42 is: 11,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.14 : 23,941.00 = 7,634.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.14/23,941.00 = 7,634.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.14x = 23,941.00 × 7,634.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.14x = 182,775,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,775,763.50/15,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.41

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