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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.98, 23,215.56 and 7,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.98, 23,215.56 and 7,687.74 is: 11,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.98 : 23,215.56 = 7,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.98/23,215.56 = 7,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.98x = 23,215.56 × 7,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.98x = 178,475,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,475,189.23/15,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.70

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