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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.66, 23,042.73 and 7,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.66, 23,042.73 and 7,546.94 is: 11,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.66 : 23,042.73 = 7,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.66/23,042.73 = 7,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.66x = 23,042.73 × 7,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.66x = 173,902,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,902,100.75/15,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.94

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