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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.54, 23,011.29 and 7,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.54, 23,011.29 and 7,462.67 is: 11,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.54 : 23,011.29 = 7,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.54/23,011.29 = 7,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.54x = 23,011.29 × 7,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.54x = 171,725,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,725,548.49/15,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.48

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