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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.73, 23,030.08 and 7,446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.73, 23,030.08 and 7,446.98 is: 11,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.73 : 23,030.08 = 7,446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.73/23,030.08 = 7,446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.73x = 23,030.08 × 7,446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.73x = 171,504,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,504,392.77/15,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,173.85

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