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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.24, 23,057.07 and 7,973.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.24, 23,057.07 and 7,973.29 is: 11,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.24 : 23,057.07 = 7,973.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.24/23,057.07 = 7,973.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.24x = 23,057.07 × 7,973.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.24x = 183,840,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,840,705.66/15,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.15

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