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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.61, 23,624.10 and 7,433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.61, 23,624.10 and 7,433.55 is: 11,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.61 : 23,624.10 = 7,433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.61/23,624.10 = 7,433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.61x = 23,624.10 × 7,433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.61x = 175,610,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,610,928.56/15,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.18

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