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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.08, 22,974.42 and 7,923.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.08, 22,974.42 and 7,923.81 is: 11,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.08 : 22,974.42 = 7,923.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.08/22,974.42 = 7,923.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.08x = 22,974.42 × 7,923.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.08x = 182,044,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,044,938.94/15,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.67

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