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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.03, 23,348.26 and 7,351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.03, 23,348.26 and 7,351.75 is: 11,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.03 : 23,348.26 = 7,351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.03/23,348.26 = 7,351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.03x = 23,348.26 × 7,351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.03x = 171,650,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,650,570.46/15,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.47

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