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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.76, 23,366.40 and 7,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.76, 23,366.40 and 7,368 is: 11,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.76 : 23,366.40 = 7,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.76/23,366.40 = 7,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.76x = 23,366.40 × 7,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.76x = 172,163,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,163,635.20/15,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.05

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