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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.94, 23,281.14 and 7,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.94, 23,281.14 and 7,625.24 is: 11,429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.94 : 23,281.14 = 7,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.94/23,281.14 = 7,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.94x = 23,281.14 × 7,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.94x = 177,524,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,524,279.97/15,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.63

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