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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.34, 23,774.24 and 7,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.34, 23,774.24 and 7,530.21 is: 11,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.34 : 23,774.24 = 7,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.34/23,774.24 = 7,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.34x = 23,774.24 × 7,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.34x = 179,025,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,025,038.62/15,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.43

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