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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.05, 23,212.49 and 7,576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.05, 23,212.49 and 7,576.17 is: 11,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.05 : 23,212.49 = 7,576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.05/23,212.49 = 7,576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.05x = 23,212.49 × 7,576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.05x = 175,861,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,861,770.36/15,477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,362.74

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