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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.49, 23,725.93 and 7,489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.49, 23,725.93 and 7,489.52 is: 11,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.49 : 23,725.93 = 7,489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.49/23,725.93 = 7,489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.49x = 23,725.93 × 7,489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.49x = 177,695,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,695,867.84/15,809.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.82

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