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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.28, 23,174.36 and 7,551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.28, 23,174.36 and 7,551.05 is: 11,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.28 : 23,174.36 = 7,551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.28/23,174.36 = 7,551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.28x = 23,174.36 × 7,551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.28x = 174,990,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,990,751.08/15,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.52

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