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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.07, 23,037.80 and 7,565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.07, 23,037.80 and 7,565.25 is: 11,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.07 : 23,037.80 = 7,565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.07/23,037.80 = 7,565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.07x = 23,037.80 × 7,565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.07x = 174,286,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,286,678.62/15,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.48

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