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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.07, 23,717.52 and 7,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.07, 23,717.52 and 7,493.02 is: 11,242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.07 : 23,717.52 = 7,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.07/23,717.52 = 7,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.07x = 23,717.52 × 7,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.07x = 177,715,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,715,851.71/15,807.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.81

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