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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.03, 23,193.05 and 7,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.03, 23,193.05 and 7,669.02 is: 11,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.03 : 23,193.05 = 7,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.03/23,193.05 = 7,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.03x = 23,193.05 × 7,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.03x = 177,867,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,867,925.97/15,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.53

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