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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.16, 22,972.24 and 7,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.16, 22,972.24 and 7,927.68 is: 11,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.16 : 22,972.24 = 7,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.16/22,972.24 = 7,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.16x = 22,972.24 × 7,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.16x = 182,116,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,116,567.60/15,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.95

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