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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.01, 23,473.98 and 7,331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.01, 23,473.98 and 7,331.90 is: 10,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.01 : 23,473.98 = 7,331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.01/23,473.98 = 7,331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.01x = 23,473.98 × 7,331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.01x = 172,108,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,108,756.59/15,650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.36

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