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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.33, 22,974.79 and 7,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.33, 22,974.79 and 7,924.06 is: 11,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.33 : 22,974.79 = 7,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.33/22,974.79 = 7,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.33x = 22,974.79 × 7,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.33x = 182,053,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,053,614.45/15,324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,880.04

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