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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.60, 23,755.61 and 7,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.60, 23,755.61 and 7,513.32 is: 11,254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.60 : 23,755.61 = 7,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.60/23,755.61 = 7,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.60x = 23,755.61 × 7,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.60x = 178,483,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,483,462.16/15,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.68

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