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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.33, 23,109.12 and 7,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.33, 23,109.12 and 7,507.46 is: 11,259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.33 : 23,109.12 = 7,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.33/23,109.12 = 7,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.33x = 23,109.12 × 7,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.33x = 173,490,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,490,794.04/15,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.55

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