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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.69, 23,038.35 and 7,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.69, 23,038.35 and 7,957.27 is: 11,942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.69 : 23,038.35 = 7,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.69/23,038.35 = 7,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.69x = 23,038.35 × 7,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.69x = 183,322,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,322,370.26/15,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.29

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