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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.07, 22,989.20 and 7,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.07, 22,989.20 and 7,934.08 is: 11,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.07 : 22,989.20 = 7,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.07/22,989.20 = 7,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.07x = 22,989.20 × 7,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.07x = 182,398,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398,151.94/15,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.63

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