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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.07, 23,720.52 and 7,495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.07, 23,720.52 and 7,495.02 is: 11,245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.07 : 23,720.52 = 7,495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.07/23,720.52 = 7,495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.07x = 23,720.52 × 7,495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.07x = 177,785,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,785,771.81/15,809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.81

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