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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.48, 23,094.50 and 7,489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.48, 23,094.50 and 7,489.43 is: 11,229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.48 : 23,094.50 = 7,489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.48/23,094.50 = 7,489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.48x = 23,094.50 × 7,489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.48x = 172,964,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,964,544.39/15,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.66

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