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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.25, 23,011.28 and 7,551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.25, 23,011.28 and 7,551.53 is: 11,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.25 : 23,011.28 = 7,551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.25/23,011.28 = 7,551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.25x = 23,011.28 × 7,551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.25x = 173,770,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,770,333.50/15,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.95

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