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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.10, 23,723.52 and 7,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.10, 23,723.52 and 7,497.02 is: 11,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.10 : 23,723.52 = 7,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.10/23,723.52 = 7,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.10x = 23,723.52 × 7,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.10x = 177,855,703.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,855,703.91/15,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.79

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