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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.48, 23,093.51 and 7,501.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.48, 23,093.51 and 7,501.41 is: 11,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.48 : 23,093.51 = 7,501.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.48/23,093.51 = 7,501.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.48x = 23,093.51 × 7,501.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.48x = 173,233,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,233,849.34/15,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.52

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