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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.70, 23,734.62 and 7,510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.70, 23,734.62 and 7,510.09 is: 11,261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.70 : 23,734.62 = 7,510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.70/23,734.62 = 7,510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.70x = 23,734.62 × 7,510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.70x = 178,249,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,249,013.64/15,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.84

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