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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.16, 23,048.60 and 7,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.16, 23,048.60 and 7,459.32 is: 11,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.16 : 23,048.60 = 7,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.16/23,048.60 = 7,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.16x = 23,048.60 × 7,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.16x = 171,926,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,926,882.95/15,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.31

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