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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.93, 23,275.15 and 7,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.93, 23,275.15 and 7,621.24 is: 11,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.93 : 23,275.15 = 7,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.93/23,275.15 = 7,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.93x = 23,275.15 × 7,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.93x = 177,385,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,385,470.59/15,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.64

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