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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.93, 23,811.83 and 7,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.93, 23,811.83 and 7,444.92 is: 11,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.93 : 23,811.83 = 7,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.93/23,811.83 = 7,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.93x = 23,811.83 × 7,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.93x = 177,277,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,277,132.18/15,893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.77

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