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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.08, 23,631.68 and 7,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.08, 23,631.68 and 7,444.61 is: 11,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.08 : 23,631.68 = 7,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.08/23,631.68 = 7,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.08x = 23,631.68 × 7,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.08x = 175,928,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,928,630.32/15,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.90

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