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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.36, 23,312.58 and 7,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.36, 23,312.58 and 7,748.44 is: 11,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.36 : 23,312.58 = 7,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.36/23,312.58 = 7,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.36x = 23,312.58 × 7,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.36x = 180,636,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,636,127.38/15,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,616.20

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