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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,828.31, 23,747.06 and 7,496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,828.31, 23,747.06 and 7,496.83 is: 11,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,828.31 : 23,747.06 = 7,496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,828.31/23,747.06 = 7,496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,828.31x = 23,747.06 × 7,496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,828.31x = 178,027,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,027,671.82/15,828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.42

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