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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.49, 23,727.43 and 7,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.49, 23,727.43 and 7,490.52 is: 11,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.49 : 23,727.43 = 7,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.49/23,727.43 = 7,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.49x = 23,727.43 × 7,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.49x = 177,730,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,730,788.96/15,810.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.32

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