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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.22, 23,032.76 and 7,459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.22, 23,032.76 and 7,459.47 is: 11,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.22 : 23,032.76 = 7,459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.22/23,032.76 = 7,459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.22x = 23,032.76 × 7,459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.22x = 171,812,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,812,144.94/15,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.81

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