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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.16, 23,032.98 and 7,540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.16, 23,032.98 and 7,540.44 is: 11,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.16 : 23,032.98 = 7,540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.16/23,032.98 = 7,540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.16x = 23,032.98 × 7,540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.16x = 173,678,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,678,803.71/15,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.18

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