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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.66, 23,038.23 and 7,543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.66, 23,038.23 and 7,543.94 is: 11,337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.66 : 23,038.23 = 7,543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.66/23,038.23 = 7,543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.66x = 23,038.23 × 7,543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.66x = 173,799,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,799,024.83/15,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,337.44

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