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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.07, 23,718.61 and 7,380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.07, 23,718.61 and 7,380.19 is: 11,061.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.07 : 23,718.61 = 7,380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.07/23,718.61 = 7,380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.07x = 23,718.61 × 7,380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.07x = 175,047,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,047,848.34/15,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.43

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