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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.06, 23,484.53 and 7,338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.06, 23,484.53 and 7,338.94 is: 11,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.06 : 23,484.53 = 7,338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.06/23,484.53 = 7,338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.06x = 23,484.53 × 7,338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.06x = 172,351,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,351,516.23/15,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.91

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