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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.54, 23,184.80 and 7,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.54, 23,184.80 and 7,663.52 is: 11,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.54 : 23,184.80 = 7,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.54/23,184.80 = 7,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.54x = 23,184.80 × 7,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.54x = 177,677,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677,178.50/15,456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.28

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