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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.08, 23,060.41 and 7,965.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.08, 23,060.41 and 7,965.15 is: 11,943.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.08 : 23,060.41 = 7,965.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.08/23,060.41 = 7,965.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.08x = 23,060.41 × 7,965.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.08x = 183,679,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,679,624.71/15,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.47

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