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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.46, 23,754.77 and 7,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.46, 23,754.77 and 7,516.90 is: 11,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.46 : 23,754.77 = 7,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.46/23,754.77 = 7,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.46x = 23,754.77 × 7,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.46x = 178,562,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,562,250.91/15,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.85

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