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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.14, 23,450.31 and 7,743.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.14, 23,450.31 and 7,743.11 is: 11,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.14 : 23,450.31 = 7,743.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.14/23,450.31 = 7,743.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.14x = 23,450.31 × 7,743.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.14x = 181,578,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,578,212.61/15,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.60

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