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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.23, 23,048.39 and 7,963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.23, 23,048.39 and 7,963.91 is: 11,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.23 : 23,048.39 = 7,963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.23/23,048.39 = 7,963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.23x = 23,048.39 × 7,963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.23x = 183,555,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,555,303.60/15,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.37

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