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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.66, 23,313.30 and 7,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.66, 23,313.30 and 7,747.84 is: 11,622.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.66 : 23,313.30 = 7,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.66/23,313.30 = 7,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.66x = 23,313.30 × 7,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.66x = 180,627,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,627,718.27/15,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.16

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