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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.86, 23,942.54 and 7,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.86, 23,942.54 and 7,672.02 is: 11,490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.86 : 23,942.54 = 7,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.86/23,942.54 = 7,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.86x = 23,942.54 × 7,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.86x = 183,687,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,687,645.73/15,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.63

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