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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.57, 23,722.77 and 7,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.57, 23,722.77 and 7,496.52 is: 11,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.57 : 23,722.77 = 7,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.57/23,722.77 = 7,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.57x = 23,722.77 × 7,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.57x = 177,838,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,838,219.76/15,810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.06

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