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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.02, 23,947.52 and 7,530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.02, 23,947.52 and 7,530.57 is: 11,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.02 : 23,947.52 = 7,530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.02/23,947.52 = 7,530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.02x = 23,947.52 × 7,530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.02x = 180,338,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,338,475.69/15,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.14

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