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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.62, 23,286.68 and 7,628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.62, 23,286.68 and 7,628.94 is: 11,435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.62 : 23,286.68 = 7,628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.62/23,286.68 = 7,628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.62x = 23,286.68 × 7,628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.62x = 177,652,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,652,646.37/15,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,435.18

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