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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.36, 23,315.58 and 7,750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.36, 23,315.58 and 7,750.44 is: 11,619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.36 : 23,315.58 = 7,750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.36/23,315.58 = 7,750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.36x = 23,315.58 × 7,750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.36x = 180,706,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,706,003.86/15,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,619.20

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