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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.74, 23,441.40 and 7,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.74, 23,441.40 and 7,734.96 is: 11,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.74 : 23,441.40 = 7,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.74/23,441.40 = 7,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.74x = 23,441.40 × 7,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.74x = 181,318,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,318,291.34/15,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.05

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