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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.38, 23,261.13 and 7,731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.38, 23,261.13 and 7,731.42 is: 11,587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.38 : 23,261.13 = 7,731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.38/23,261.13 = 7,731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.38x = 23,261.13 × 7,731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.38x = 179,841,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,841,565.70/15,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.45

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