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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.14, 23,065.88 and 7,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.14, 23,065.88 and 7,975.54 is: 11,968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.14 : 23,065.88 = 7,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.14/23,065.88 = 7,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.14x = 23,065.88 × 7,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.14x = 183,962,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,962,848.58/15,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,968.07

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