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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.96, 23,736.32 and 7,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.96, 23,736.32 and 7,508.48 is: 11,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.96 : 23,736.32 = 7,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.96/23,736.32 = 7,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.96x = 23,736.32 × 7,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.96x = 178,223,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,223,683.99/15,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.50

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