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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.93, 23,290.21 and 7,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.93, 23,290.21 and 7,740.01 is: 11,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.93 : 23,290.21 = 7,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.93/23,290.21 = 7,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.93x = 23,290.21 × 7,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.93x = 180,266,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,266,458.30/15,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.72

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