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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.06, 22,997.26 and 7,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.06, 22,997.26 and 7,944.32 is: 11,906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.06 : 22,997.26 = 7,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.06/22,997.26 = 7,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.06x = 22,997.26 × 7,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.06x = 182,697,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,697,592.56/15,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906.73

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