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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.57, 23,713.77 and 7,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.57, 23,713.77 and 7,490.52 is: 11,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.57 : 23,713.77 = 7,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.57/23,713.77 = 7,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.57x = 23,713.77 × 7,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.57x = 177,628,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,628,468.46/15,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.06

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