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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.62, 23,133.60 and 7,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.62, 23,133.60 and 7,524.36 is: 11,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.62 : 23,133.60 = 7,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.62/23,133.60 = 7,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.62x = 23,133.60 × 7,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.62x = 174,065,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,065,534.50/15,418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.31

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