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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348, 23,027.40 and 7,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348, 23,027.40 and 7,562.28 is: 11,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348 : 23,027.40 = 7,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348/23,027.40 = 7,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348x = 23,027.40 × 7,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348x = 174,139,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,139,646.47/15,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,346.08

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