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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.76, 23,095.02 and 7,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.76, 23,095.02 and 7,997.40 is: 11,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.76 : 23,095.02 = 7,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.76/23,095.02 = 7,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.76x = 23,095.02 × 7,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.76x = 184,700,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,700,112.95/15,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.04

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