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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.49, 23,691.51 and 7,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.49, 23,691.51 and 7,488.60 is: 11,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.49 : 23,691.51 = 7,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.49/23,691.51 = 7,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.49x = 23,691.51 × 7,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.49x = 177,416,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,416,241.79/15,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,224.27

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