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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.19, 23,284.85 and 7,747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.19, 23,284.85 and 7,747.23 is: 11,611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.19 : 23,284.85 = 7,747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.19/23,284.85 = 7,747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.19x = 23,284.85 × 7,747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.19x = 180,393,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,393,088.47/15,536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.15

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