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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.37, 23,169.61 and 7,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.37, 23,169.61 and 7,558.72 is: 11,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.37 : 23,169.61 = 7,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.37/23,169.61 = 7,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.37x = 23,169.61 × 7,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.37x = 175,132,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,132,594.50/15,468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.98

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