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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.44, 23,691.56 and 7,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.44, 23,691.56 and 7,472.56 is: 11,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.44 : 23,691.56 = 7,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.44/23,691.56 = 7,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.44x = 23,691.56 × 7,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.44x = 177,036,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,036,603.59/15,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.25

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