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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.20, 22,974.61 and 7,923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.20, 22,974.61 and 7,923.94 is: 11,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.20 : 22,974.61 = 7,923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.20/22,974.61 = 7,923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.20x = 22,974.61 × 7,923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.20x = 182,049,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,049,316.29/15,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.86

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