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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.69, 23,487.81 and 7,337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.69, 23,487.81 and 7,337.43 is: 11,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.69 : 23,487.81 = 7,337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.69/23,487.81 = 7,337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.69x = 23,487.81 × 7,337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.69x = 172,340,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,340,161.73/15,654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.85

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