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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.87, 23,059.02 and 7,968.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.87, 23,059.02 and 7,968.31 is: 11,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.87 : 23,059.02 = 7,968.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.87/23,059.02 = 7,968.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.87x = 23,059.02 × 7,968.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.87x = 183,741,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,741,419.66/15,367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.21

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