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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.70, 23,977.26 and 7,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.70, 23,977.26 and 7,673.64 is: 11,506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.70 : 23,977.26 = 7,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.70/23,977.26 = 7,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.70x = 23,977.26 × 7,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.70x = 183,992,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,992,861.43/15,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.96

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