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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.14, 23,032.50 and 7,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.14, 23,032.50 and 7,953.22 is: 11,933.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.14 : 23,032.50 = 7,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.14/23,032.50 = 7,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.14x = 23,032.50 × 7,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.14x = 183,182,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,182,539.65/15,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.61

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