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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.02, 23,173.11 and 7,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.02, 23,173.11 and 7,964.04 is: 11,937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.02 : 23,173.11 = 7,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.02/23,173.11 = 7,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.02x = 23,173.11 × 7,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.02x = 184,551,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,551,574.96/15,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.34

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