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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.19, 23,283.35 and 7,746.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.19, 23,283.35 and 7,746.23 is: 11,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.19 : 23,283.35 = 7,746.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.19/23,283.35 = 7,746.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.19x = 23,283.35 × 7,746.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.19x = 180,358,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,358,232.80/15,535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,609.66

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