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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.71, 23,075.57 and 7,984.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.71, 23,075.57 and 7,984.36 is: 11,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.71 : 23,075.57 = 7,984.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.71/23,075.57 = 7,984.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.71x = 23,075.57 × 7,984.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.71x = 184,243,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,243,658.09/15,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.54

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