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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.72, 23,663.31 and 7,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.72, 23,663.31 and 7,450.29 is: 11,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.72 : 23,663.31 = 7,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.72/23,663.31 = 7,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.72x = 23,663.31 × 7,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.72x = 176,298,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,298,521.86/15,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.98

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