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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.30, 23,034.36 and 7,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.30, 23,034.36 and 7,473.60 is: 11,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.30 : 23,034.36 = 7,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.30/23,034.36 = 7,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.30x = 23,034.36 × 7,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.30x = 172,149,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,149,592.90/15,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.87

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