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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.88, 23,037.12 and 7,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.88, 23,037.12 and 7,956.46 is: 11,941.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.88 : 23,037.12 = 7,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.88/23,037.12 = 7,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.88x = 23,037.12 × 7,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.88x = 183,293,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,293,923.80/15,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.07

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