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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.46, 23,060.97 and 7,965.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.46, 23,060.97 and 7,965.53 is: 11,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.46 : 23,060.97 = 7,965.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.46/23,060.97 = 7,965.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.46x = 23,060.97 × 7,965.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.46x = 183,692,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,692,733.06/15,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,944.03

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