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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.18, 23,485.98 and 7,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.18, 23,485.98 and 7,330.76 is: 10,999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.18 : 23,485.98 = 7,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.18/23,485.98 = 7,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.18x = 23,485.98 × 7,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.18x = 172,170,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,170,146.93/15,652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.75

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