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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.40, 23,016.60 and 7,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.40, 23,016.60 and 7,946.40 is: 11,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.40 : 23,016.60 = 7,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.40/23,016.60 = 7,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.40x = 23,016.60 × 7,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.40x = 182,899,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,899,110.24/15,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.60

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