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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,831.88, 23,759.48 and 7,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,831.88, 23,759.48 and 7,511.92 is: 11,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,831.88 : 23,759.48 = 7,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,831.88/23,759.48 = 7,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,831.88x = 23,759.48 × 7,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,831.88x = 178,479,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,479,272.38/15,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.41

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