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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.82, 23,983.44 and 7,677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.82, 23,983.44 and 7,677.76 is: 11,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.82 : 23,983.44 = 7,677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.82/23,983.44 = 7,677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.82x = 23,983.44 × 7,677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.82x = 184,139,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,139,096.29/15,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.14

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