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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.82, 22,987.33 and 7,932.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.82, 22,987.33 and 7,932.83 is: 11,890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.82 : 22,987.33 = 7,932.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.82/22,987.33 = 7,932.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.82x = 22,987.33 × 7,932.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.82x = 182,354,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,354,446.28/15,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.75

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