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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.97, 22,998.97 and 7,928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.97, 22,998.97 and 7,928.42 is: 11,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.97 : 22,998.97 = 7,928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.97/22,998.97 = 7,928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.97x = 22,998.97 × 7,928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.97x = 182,345,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,345,493.73/15,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.26

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