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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.16, 23,108.04 and 7,506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.16, 23,108.04 and 7,506.96 is: 11,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.16 : 23,108.04 = 7,506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.16/23,108.04 = 7,506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.16x = 23,108.04 × 7,506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.16x = 173,471,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,471,131.96/15,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.55

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