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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.31, 23,724.13 and 7,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.31, 23,724.13 and 7,488.32 is: 11,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.31 : 23,724.13 = 7,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.31/23,724.13 = 7,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.31x = 23,724.13 × 7,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.31x = 177,653,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,653,739.82/15,808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,238.00

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