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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.51, 23,083.49 and 7,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.51, 23,083.49 and 7,481.60 is: 11,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.51 : 23,083.49 = 7,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.51/23,083.49 = 7,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.51x = 23,083.49 × 7,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.51x = 172,701,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,701,438.78/15,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.75

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