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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.80, 23,991.19 and 7,669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.80, 23,991.19 and 7,669.55 is: 11,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.80 : 23,991.19 = 7,669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.80/23,991.19 = 7,669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.80x = 23,991.19 × 7,669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.80x = 184,001,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,001,672.07/15,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.76

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