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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.48, 23,242.14 and 7,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.48, 23,242.14 and 7,704.72 is: 11,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.48 : 23,242.14 = 7,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.48/23,242.14 = 7,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.48x = 23,242.14 × 7,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.48x = 179,074,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,074,180.90/15,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.83

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