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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332, 23,003.55 and 7,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332, 23,003.55 and 7,546.28 is: 11,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332 : 23,003.55 = 7,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332/23,003.55 = 7,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332x = 23,003.55 × 7,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332x = 173,591,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,591,229.29/15,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.15

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