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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.24, 23,004.06 and 7,539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.24, 23,004.06 and 7,539.52 is: 11,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.24 : 23,004.06 = 7,539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.24/23,004.06 = 7,539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.24x = 23,004.06 × 7,539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.24x = 173,439,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,439,570.45/15,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.25

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