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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.46, 23,802.83 and 7,549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.46, 23,802.83 and 7,549.29 is: 11,324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.46 : 23,802.83 = 7,549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.46/23,802.83 = 7,549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.46x = 23,802.83 × 7,549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.46x = 179,694,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694,428.74/15,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.00

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