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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.08, 23,662.26 and 7,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.08, 23,662.26 and 7,459.08 is: 11,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.08 : 23,662.26 = 7,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.08/23,662.26 = 7,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.08x = 23,662.26 × 7,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.08x = 176,498,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498,690.32/15,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.45

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