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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.69, 22,985.19 and 7,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.69, 22,985.19 and 7,933.26 is: 11,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.69 : 22,985.19 = 7,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.69/22,985.19 = 7,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.69x = 22,985.19 × 7,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.69x = 182,347,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,347,488.42/15,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.07

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