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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.56, 23,193.44 and 7,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.56, 23,193.44 and 7,455.52 is: 11,183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.56 : 23,193.44 = 7,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.56/23,193.44 = 7,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.56x = 23,193.44 × 7,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.56x = 172,919,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,919,155.79/15,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.09

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