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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.22, 23,716.27 and 7,497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.22, 23,716.27 and 7,497.53 is: 11,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.22 : 23,716.27 = 7,497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.22/23,716.27 = 7,497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.22x = 23,716.27 × 7,497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.22x = 177,813,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,813,425.54/15,812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.31

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