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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.23, 23,046.89 and 7,962.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.23, 23,046.89 and 7,962.91 is: 11,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.23 : 23,046.89 = 7,962.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.23/23,046.89 = 7,962.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.23x = 23,046.89 × 7,962.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.23x = 183,520,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,520,271.04/15,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.87

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