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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.01, 23,406.59 and 7,717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.01, 23,406.59 and 7,717.27 is: 11,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.01 : 23,406.59 = 7,717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.01/23,406.59 = 7,717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.01x = 23,406.59 × 7,717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.01x = 180,634,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,634,974.81/15,624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.37

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