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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.90, 23,063.24 and 7,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.90, 23,063.24 and 7,469.08 is: 11,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.90 : 23,063.24 = 7,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.90/23,063.24 = 7,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.90x = 23,063.24 × 7,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.90x = 172,261,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,261,184.62/15,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,206.97

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