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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.98, 23,189.70 and 7,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.98, 23,189.70 and 7,568.09 is: 11,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.98 : 23,189.70 = 7,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.98/23,189.70 = 7,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.98x = 23,189.70 × 7,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.98x = 175,501,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,501,620.72/15,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,348.33

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