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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.45, 23,036.63 and 7,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.45, 23,036.63 and 7,466.50 is: 11,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.45 : 23,036.63 = 7,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.45/23,036.63 = 7,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.45x = 23,036.63 × 7,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.45x = 172,002,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,002,882.71/15,370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.49

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