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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.76, 23,093.52 and 7,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.76, 23,093.52 and 7,996.40 is: 11,994.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.76 : 23,093.52 = 7,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.76/23,093.52 = 7,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.76x = 23,093.52 × 7,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.76x = 184,665,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,665,023.33/15,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.54

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