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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.29, 23,630.78 and 7,963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.29, 23,630.78 and 7,963.45 is: 11,930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.29 : 23,630.78 = 7,963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.29/23,630.78 = 7,963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.29x = 23,630.78 × 7,963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.29x = 188,182,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,182,495.17/15,773.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.45

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