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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.24, 23,088.68 and 7,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.24, 23,088.68 and 7,501.26 is: 11,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.24 : 23,088.68 = 7,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.24/23,088.68 = 7,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.24x = 23,088.68 × 7,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.24x = 173,194,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,194,191.74/15,405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.55

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