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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.69, 22,983.69 and 7,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.69, 22,983.69 and 7,932.26 is: 11,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.69 : 22,983.69 = 7,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.69/22,983.69 = 7,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.69x = 22,983.69 × 7,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.69x = 182,312,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,312,604.84/15,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,886.58

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