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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.30, 23,029.02 and 7,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.30, 23,029.02 and 7,943.76 is: 11,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.30 : 23,029.02 = 7,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.30/23,029.02 = 7,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.30x = 23,029.02 × 7,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.30x = 182,937,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,937,007.92/15,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.48

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