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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.48, 23,177.34 and 7,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.48, 23,177.34 and 7,662.24 is: 11,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.48 : 23,177.34 = 7,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.48/23,177.34 = 7,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.48x = 23,177.34 × 7,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.48x = 177,590,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,590,341.64/15,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.47

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