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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.72, 23,135.63 and 7,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.72, 23,135.63 and 7,520.30 is: 11,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.72 : 23,135.63 = 7,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.72/23,135.63 = 7,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.72x = 23,135.63 × 7,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.72x = 173,986,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,986,762.61/15,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.01

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