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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.26, 23,140.42 and 7,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.26, 23,140.42 and 7,535.14 is: 11,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.26 : 23,140.42 = 7,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.26/23,140.42 = 7,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.26x = 23,140.42 × 7,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.26x = 174,366,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,366,304.36/15,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.82

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