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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,839.72, 23,743.90 and 7,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,839.72, 23,743.90 and 7,505 is: 11,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,839.72 : 23,743.90 = 7,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,839.72/23,743.90 = 7,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,839.72x = 23,743.90 × 7,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,839.72x = 178,197,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,197,969.50/15,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.07

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