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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.08, 23,226.37 and 7,586.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.08, 23,226.37 and 7,586.69 is: 11,372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.08 : 23,226.37 = 7,586.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.08/23,226.37 = 7,586.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.08x = 23,226.37 × 7,586.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.08x = 176,211,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,211,133.92/15,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.07

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