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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.50, 23,014.65 and 7,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.50, 23,014.65 and 7,553.78 is: 11,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.50 : 23,014.65 = 7,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.50/23,014.65 = 7,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.50x = 23,014.65 × 7,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.50x = 173,847,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,847,602.88/15,339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.33

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