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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.22, 23,265.56 and 7,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.22, 23,265.56 and 7,614.64 is: 11,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.22 : 23,265.56 = 7,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.22/23,265.56 = 7,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.22x = 23,265.56 × 7,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.22x = 177,158,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,158,863.80/15,524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.77

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