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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.11, 22,974.48 and 7,923.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.11, 22,974.48 and 7,923.85 is: 11,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.11 : 22,974.48 = 7,923.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.11/22,974.48 = 7,923.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.11x = 22,974.48 × 7,923.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.11x = 182,046,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,046,333.35/15,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.73

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