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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.37, 23,467.55 and 7,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.37, 23,467.55 and 7,331.19 is: 10,988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.37 : 23,467.55 = 7,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.37/23,467.55 = 7,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.37x = 23,467.55 × 7,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.37x = 172,045,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,045,031.23/15,656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.82

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