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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.30, 23,685.55 and 7,474.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.30, 23,685.55 and 7,474.98 is: 11,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.30 : 23,685.55 = 7,474.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.30/23,685.55 = 7,474.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.30x = 23,685.55 × 7,474.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.30x = 177,049,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,049,114.21/15,801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.72

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