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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.40, 23,780.70 and 7,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.40, 23,780.70 and 7,530.12 is: 11,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.40 : 23,780.70 = 7,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.40/23,780.70 = 7,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.40x = 23,780.70 × 7,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.40x = 179,071,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,071,524.68/15,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.81

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