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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.96, 23,006.16 and 7,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.96, 23,006.16 and 7,563.24 is: 11,336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.96 : 23,006.16 = 7,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.96/23,006.16 = 7,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.96x = 23,006.16 × 7,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.96x = 174,001,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,001,109.56/15,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.35

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