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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.62, 23,080.32 and 7,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.62, 23,080.32 and 7,373.34 is: 11,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.62 : 23,080.32 = 7,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.62/23,080.32 = 7,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.62x = 23,080.32 × 7,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.62x = 170,179,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179,046.67/15,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.07

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