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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.53, 23,095.43 and 7,505.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.53, 23,095.43 and 7,505.55 is: 11,258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.53 : 23,095.43 = 7,505.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.53/23,095.43 = 7,505.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.53x = 23,095.43 × 7,505.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.53x = 173,343,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,343,867.11/15,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.64

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