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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.28, 23,175.86 and 7,552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.28, 23,175.86 and 7,552.05 is: 11,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.28 : 23,175.86 = 7,552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.28/23,175.86 = 7,552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.28x = 23,175.86 × 7,552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.28x = 175,025,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,025,253.51/15,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.02

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