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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.12, 23,924.66 and 7,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.12, 23,924.66 and 7,659.96 is: 11,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.12 : 23,924.66 = 7,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.12/23,924.66 = 7,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.12x = 23,924.66 × 7,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.12x = 183,261,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,261,938.61/15,974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.43

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