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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.82, 23,771.91 and 7,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.82, 23,771.91 and 7,533.02 is: 11,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.82 : 23,771.91 = 7,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.82/23,771.91 = 7,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.82x = 23,771.91 × 7,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.82x = 179,074,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,074,273.47/15,859.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.07

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