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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.32, 22,977.46 and 7,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.32, 22,977.46 and 7,945.60 is: 11,892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.32 : 22,977.46 = 7,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.32/22,977.46 = 7,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.32x = 22,977.46 × 7,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.32x = 182,569,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,569,706.18/15,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,892.77

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