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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.21, 23,724.51 and 7,481.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.21, 23,724.51 and 7,481.31 is: 11,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.21 : 23,724.51 = 7,481.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.21/23,724.51 = 7,481.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.21x = 23,724.51 × 7,481.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.21x = 177,490,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,490,290.73/15,811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.60

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