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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.38, 23,034.87 and 7,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.38, 23,034.87 and 7,954.96 is: 11,938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.38 : 23,034.87 = 7,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.38/23,034.87 = 7,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.38x = 23,034.87 × 7,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.38x = 183,241,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,241,354.28/15,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.81

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