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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.49, 23,062.58 and 7,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.49, 23,062.58 and 7,975.14 is: 11,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.49 : 23,062.58 = 7,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.49/23,062.58 = 7,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.49x = 23,062.58 × 7,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.49x = 183,927,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,927,324.20/15,365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,970.16

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