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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.92, 23,299.44 and 7,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.92, 23,299.44 and 7,737.88 is: 11,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.92 : 23,299.44 = 7,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.92/23,299.44 = 7,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.92x = 23,299.44 × 7,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.92x = 180,288,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,288,270.79/15,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.59

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