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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.06, 23,006.25 and 7,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.06, 23,006.25 and 7,335.52 is: 10,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.06 : 23,006.25 = 7,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.06/23,006.25 = 7,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.06x = 23,006.25 × 7,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.06x = 168,762,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,762,749.48/15,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.58

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