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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.70, 23,991.96 and 7,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.70, 23,991.96 and 7,673.52 is: 11,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.70 : 23,991.96 = 7,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.70/23,991.96 = 7,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.70x = 23,991.96 × 7,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.70x = 184,102,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,102,784.90/15,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.36

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