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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.06, 23,579.14 and 7,402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.06, 23,579.14 and 7,402.45 is: 11,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.06 : 23,579.14 = 7,402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.06/23,579.14 = 7,402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.06x = 23,579.14 × 7,402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.06x = 174,543,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,543,327.44/15,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.28

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