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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.48, 23,044.26 and 7,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.48, 23,044.26 and 7,961.16 is: 11,948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.48 : 23,044.26 = 7,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.48/23,044.26 = 7,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.48x = 23,044.26 × 7,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.48x = 183,459,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,459,040.94/15,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,948.24

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