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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,387.13, 23,086.77 and 7,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,387.13, 23,086.77 and 7,996.24 is: 11,997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,387.13 : 23,086.77 = 7,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,387.13/23,086.77 = 7,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,387.13x = 23,086.77 × 7,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,387.13x = 184,607,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,607,353.74/15,387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.52

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