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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,334.65, 23,008.86 and 7,432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,334.65, 23,008.86 and 7,432.83 is: 11,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,334.65 : 23,008.86 = 7,432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,334.65/23,008.86 = 7,432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,334.65x = 23,008.86 × 7,432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,334.65x = 171,020,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,020,944.87/15,334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.58

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