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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.94, 23,487.11 and 7,331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.94, 23,487.11 and 7,331.51 is: 11,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.94 : 23,487.11 = 7,331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.94/23,487.11 = 7,331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.94x = 23,487.11 × 7,331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.94x = 172,196,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,196,058.88/15,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.88

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