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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.54, 23,242.10 and 7,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.54, 23,242.10 and 7,998.06 is: 11,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.54 : 23,242.10 = 7,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.54/23,242.10 = 7,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.54x = 23,242.10 × 7,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.54x = 185,891,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,891,710.33/15,502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.05

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