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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.30, 23,030.52 and 7,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.30, 23,030.52 and 7,944.76 is: 11,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.30 : 23,030.52 = 7,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.30/23,030.52 = 7,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.30x = 23,030.52 × 7,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.30x = 182,971,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,971,954.08/15,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.98

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