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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.57, 22,998.01 and 7,944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.57, 22,998.01 and 7,944.81 is: 11,907.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.57 : 22,998.01 = 7,944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.57/22,998.01 = 7,944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.57x = 22,998.01 × 7,944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.57x = 182,714,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,714,819.83/15,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,907.46

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