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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.80, 23,179.84 and 7,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.80, 23,179.84 and 7,667.84 is: 11,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.80 : 23,179.84 = 7,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.80/23,179.84 = 7,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.80x = 23,179.84 × 7,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.80x = 177,739,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,739,304.35/15,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.08

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