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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.07, 23,729.79 and 7,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.07, 23,729.79 and 7,492.08 is: 11,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.07 : 23,729.79 = 7,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.07/23,729.79 = 7,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.07x = 23,729.79 × 7,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.07x = 177,785,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,785,485.06/15,812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.66

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