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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.55, 23,211.74 and 7,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.55, 23,211.74 and 7,575.67 is: 11,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.55 : 23,211.74 = 7,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.55/23,211.74 = 7,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.55x = 23,211.74 × 7,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.55x = 175,844,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,844,482.37/15,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.99

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