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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.64, 23,479.38 and 7,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.64, 23,479.38 and 7,335.24 is: 11,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.64 : 23,479.38 = 7,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.64/23,479.38 = 7,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.64x = 23,479.38 × 7,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.64x = 172,226,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,226,887.35/15,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.25

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