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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.57, 22,983.95 and 7,930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.57, 22,983.95 and 7,930.58 is: 11,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.57 : 22,983.95 = 7,930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.57/22,983.95 = 7,930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.57x = 22,983.95 × 7,930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.57x = 182,275,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,275,959.10/15,333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.38

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