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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.76, 23,997.92 and 7,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.76, 23,997.92 and 7,227.54 is: 10,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.76 : 23,997.92 = 7,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.76/23,997.92 = 7,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.76x = 23,997.92 × 7,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.76x = 173,445,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,445,890.58/15,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.21

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