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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.55, 23,210.24 and 7,574.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.55, 23,210.24 and 7,574.67 is: 11,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.55 : 23,210.24 = 7,574.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.55/23,210.24 = 7,574.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.55x = 23,210.24 × 7,574.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.55x = 175,809,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,809,826.32/15,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.49

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