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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.57, 22,983.32 and 7,937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.57, 22,983.32 and 7,937.16 is: 11,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.57 : 22,983.32 = 7,937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.57/22,983.32 = 7,937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.57x = 22,983.32 × 7,937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.57x = 182,422,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,422,248.49/15,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.25

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