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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.85, 15,667.70 and 7,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.85, 15,667.70 and 7,382.23 is: 10,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.85 : 15,667.70 = 7,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.85/15,667.70 = 7,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.85x = 15,667.70 × 7,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.85x = 115,662,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,662,488.89/11,359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.70

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