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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.52, 23,173.36 and 7,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.52, 23,173.36 and 7,548.96 is: 11,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.52 : 23,173.36 = 7,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.52/23,173.36 = 7,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.52x = 23,173.36 × 7,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.52x = 174,934,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,934,767.71/15,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.99

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