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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.67, 23,721.84 and 7,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.67, 23,721.84 and 7,499.44 is: 11,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.67 : 23,721.84 = 7,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.67/23,721.84 = 7,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.67x = 23,721.84 × 7,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.67x = 177,900,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,900,456.47/15,823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.68

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