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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.37, 23,014.40 and 7,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.37, 23,014.40 and 7,955.73 is: 11,918.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.37 : 23,014.40 = 7,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.37/23,014.40 = 7,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.37x = 23,014.40 × 7,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.37x = 183,096,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,096,312.73/15,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.49

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