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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.80, 23,056.60 and 7,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.80, 23,056.60 and 7,575.68 is: 11,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.80 : 23,056.60 = 7,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.80/23,056.60 = 7,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.80x = 23,056.60 × 7,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.80x = 174,669,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,669,423.49/15,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.68

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