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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.06, 23,193.03 and 7,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.06, 23,193.03 and 7,669.02 is: 11,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.06 : 23,193.03 = 7,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.06/23,193.03 = 7,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.06x = 23,193.03 × 7,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.06x = 177,867,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,867,810.93/15,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.50

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