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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.18, 23,066.64 and 7,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.18, 23,066.64 and 7,471.36 is: 11,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.18 : 23,066.64 = 7,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.18/23,066.64 = 7,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.18x = 23,066.64 × 7,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.18x = 172,339,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,339,171.43/15,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.38

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