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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.97, 23,482.23 and 7,753.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.97, 23,482.23 and 7,753.33 is: 11,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.97 : 23,482.23 = 7,753.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.97/23,482.23 = 7,753.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.97x = 23,482.23 × 7,753.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.97x = 182,065,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,065,478.33/15,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.17

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