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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.37, 23,158.63 and 7,535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.37, 23,158.63 and 7,535.98 is: 11,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.37 : 23,158.63 = 7,535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.37/23,158.63 = 7,535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.37x = 23,158.63 × 7,535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.37x = 174,522,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,522,934.83/15,433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,308.16

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