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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.52, 23,202.90 and 7,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.52, 23,202.90 and 7,674.24 is: 11,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.52 : 23,202.90 = 7,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.52/23,202.90 = 7,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.52x = 23,202.90 × 7,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.52x = 178,064,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,064,623.30/15,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.16

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