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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.61, 23,777.62 and 7,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.61, 23,777.62 and 7,532.44 is: 11,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.61 : 23,777.62 = 7,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.61/23,777.62 = 7,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.61x = 23,777.62 × 7,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.61x = 179,103,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,103,417.72/15,851.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.75

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