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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.16, 23,282.97 and 7,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.16, 23,282.97 and 7,626.48 is: 11,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.16 : 23,282.97 = 7,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.16/23,282.97 = 7,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.16x = 23,282.97 × 7,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.16x = 177,567,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,567,105.05/15,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.49

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