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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.88, 22,974.14 and 7,923.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.88, 22,974.14 and 7,923.62 is: 11,879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.88 : 22,974.14 = 7,923.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.88/22,974.14 = 7,923.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.88x = 22,974.14 × 7,923.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.88x = 182,038,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,038,432.43/15,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.39

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