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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.92, 23,296.44 and 7,735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.92, 23,296.44 and 7,735.88 is: 11,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.92 : 23,296.44 = 7,735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.92/23,296.44 = 7,735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.92x = 23,296.44 × 7,735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.92x = 180,218,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,218,464.27/15,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.59

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