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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.16, 23,061.11 and 7,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.16, 23,061.11 and 7,975.63 is: 11,964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.16 : 23,061.11 = 7,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.16/23,061.11 = 7,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.16x = 23,061.11 × 7,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.16x = 183,926,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,926,869.70/15,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,964.16

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