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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.41, 23,281.85 and 7,625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.41, 23,281.85 and 7,625.73 is: 11,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.41 : 23,281.85 = 7,625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.41/23,281.85 = 7,625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.41x = 23,281.85 × 7,625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.41x = 177,540,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,540,985.59/15,532.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.36

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