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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.61, 23,050.21 and 7,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.61, 23,050.21 and 7,983.53 is: 11,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.61 : 23,050.21 = 7,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.61/23,050.21 = 7,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.61x = 23,050.21 × 7,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.61x = 184,021,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,021,907.83/15,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,953.66

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