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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.73, 23,975.74 and 7,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.73, 23,975.74 and 7,663.81 is: 11,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.73 : 23,975.74 = 7,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.73/23,975.74 = 7,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.73x = 23,975.74 × 7,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.73x = 183,745,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,745,595.07/15,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.04

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