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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.32, 23,976.69 and 7,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.32, 23,976.69 and 7,673.26 is: 11,506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.32 : 23,976.69 = 7,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.32/23,976.69 = 7,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.32x = 23,976.69 × 7,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.32x = 183,979,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,979,376.31/15,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.39

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