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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.48, 23,309.64 and 7,749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.48, 23,309.64 and 7,749.72 is: 11,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.48 : 23,309.64 = 7,749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.48/23,309.64 = 7,749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.48x = 23,309.64 × 7,749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.48x = 180,643,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,643,183.30/15,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,617.31

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