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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.74, 23,241.99 and 7,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.74, 23,241.99 and 7,595.20 is: 11,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.74 : 23,241.99 = 7,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.74/23,241.99 = 7,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.74x = 23,241.99 × 7,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.74x = 176,527,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,527,577.26/15,495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.01

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