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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.08, 23,979.84 and 7,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.08, 23,979.84 and 7,661.68 is: 11,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.08 : 23,979.84 = 7,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.08/23,979.84 = 7,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.08x = 23,979.84 × 7,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.08x = 183,725,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,725,860.53/15,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.30

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