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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.50, 23,749.91 and 7,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.50, 23,749.91 and 7,505.54 is: 11,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.50 : 23,749.91 = 7,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.50/23,749.91 = 7,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.50x = 23,749.91 × 7,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.50x = 178,255,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,255,860.43/15,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.84

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