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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.66, 23,035.23 and 7,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.66, 23,035.23 and 7,541.94 is: 11,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.66 : 23,035.23 = 7,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.66/23,035.23 = 7,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.66x = 23,035.23 × 7,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.66x = 173,730,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,730,322.55/15,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,334.43

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