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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.97, 23,289.93 and 7,625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.97, 23,289.93 and 7,625.45 is: 11,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.97 : 23,289.93 = 7,625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.97/23,289.93 = 7,625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.97x = 23,289.93 × 7,625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.97x = 177,596,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596,196.72/15,532.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.50

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