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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.07, 22,982.56 and 7,936.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.07, 22,982.56 and 7,936.66 is: 11,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.07 : 22,982.56 = 7,936.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.07/22,982.56 = 7,936.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.07x = 22,982.56 × 7,936.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.07x = 182,404,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,404,764.65/15,330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.50

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