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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.48, 23,075.37 and 7,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.48, 23,075.37 and 7,984.04 is: 11,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.48 : 23,075.37 = 7,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.48/23,075.37 = 7,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.48x = 23,075.37 × 7,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.48x = 184,234,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,234,561.72/15,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.14

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