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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.56, 23,033.52 and 7,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.56, 23,033.52 and 7,962.30 is: 11,945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.56 : 23,033.52 = 7,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.56/23,033.52 = 7,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.56x = 23,033.52 × 7,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.56x = 183,399,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,399,796.30/15,352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,945.88

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