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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.64, 23,019.60 and 7,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.64, 23,019.60 and 7,553.36 is: 11,329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.64 : 23,019.60 = 7,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.64/23,019.60 = 7,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.64x = 23,019.60 × 7,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.64x = 173,875,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,875,325.86/15,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.86

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