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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.37, 23,168.12 and 7,557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.37, 23,168.12 and 7,557.72 is: 11,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.37 : 23,168.12 = 7,557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.37/23,168.12 = 7,557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.37x = 23,168.12 × 7,557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.37x = 175,098,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,098,126.10/15,467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.48

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