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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.88, 23,251.38 and 7,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.88, 23,251.38 and 7,724.92 is: 11,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.88 : 23,251.38 = 7,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.88/23,251.38 = 7,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.88x = 23,251.38 × 7,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.88x = 179,615,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,615,050.39/15,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.70

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