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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.70, 23,044.32 and 7,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.70, 23,044.32 and 7,481.16 is: 11,213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.70 : 23,044.32 = 7,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.70/23,044.32 = 7,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.70x = 23,044.32 × 7,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.70x = 172,398,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,398,245.01/15,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.11

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