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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.83, 22,974.04 and 7,923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.83, 22,974.04 and 7,923.56 is: 11,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.83 : 22,974.04 = 7,923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.83/22,974.04 = 7,923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.83x = 22,974.04 × 7,923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.83x = 182,036,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,036,184.38/15,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.29

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