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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.36, 23,007.06 and 7,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.36, 23,007.06 and 7,545.96 is: 11,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.36 : 23,007.06 = 7,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.36/23,007.06 = 7,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.36x = 23,007.06 × 7,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.36x = 173,610,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,610,354.48/15,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.18

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