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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,839.39, 23,740.99 and 7,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,839.39, 23,740.99 and 7,507.62 is: 11,252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,839.39 : 23,740.99 = 7,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,839.39/23,740.99 = 7,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,839.39x = 23,740.99 × 7,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,839.39x = 178,238,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,238,312.57/15,839.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.85

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