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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.87, 23,348.62 and 7,667.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.87, 23,348.62 and 7,667.67 is: 11,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.87 : 23,348.62 = 7,667.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.87/23,348.62 = 7,667.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.87x = 23,348.62 × 7,667.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.87x = 179,029,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,029,610.26/15,562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.64

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