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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.75, 23,279.79 and 7,624.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.75, 23,279.79 and 7,624.19 is: 11,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.75 : 23,279.79 = 7,624.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.75/23,279.79 = 7,624.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.75x = 23,279.79 × 7,624.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.75x = 177,489,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,489,542.12/15,533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.06

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