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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.54, 22,990.80 and 7,942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.54, 22,990.80 and 7,942.16 is: 11,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.54 : 22,990.80 = 7,942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.54/22,990.80 = 7,942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.54x = 22,990.80 × 7,942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.54x = 182,596,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,596,612.13/15,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.76

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