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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.62, 23,348.36 and 7,130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.62, 23,348.36 and 7,130.35 is: 10,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.62 : 23,348.36 = 7,130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.62/23,348.36 = 7,130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.62x = 23,348.36 × 7,130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.62x = 166,482,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,482,025.74/15,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.43

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