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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.27, 23,140.41 and 7,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.27, 23,140.41 and 7,535.15 is: 11,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.27 : 23,140.41 = 7,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.27/23,140.41 = 7,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.27x = 23,140.41 × 7,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.27x = 174,366,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,366,344.71/15,432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.81

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