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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.06, 23,469.12 and 7,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.06, 23,469.12 and 7,330.08 is: 10,987.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.06 : 23,469.12 = 7,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.06/23,469.12 = 7,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.06x = 23,469.12 × 7,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.06x = 172,030,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,030,527.13/15,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.41

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