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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.07, 23,716.02 and 7,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.07, 23,716.02 and 7,492.02 is: 11,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.07 : 23,716.02 = 7,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.07/23,716.02 = 7,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.07x = 23,716.02 × 7,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.07x = 177,680,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,680,896.16/15,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.31

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