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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.74, 23,064.57 and 7,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.74, 23,064.57 and 7,585.26 is: 11,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.74 : 23,064.57 = 7,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.74/23,064.57 = 7,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.74x = 23,064.57 × 7,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.74x = 174,950,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,950,760.24/15,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.29

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