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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.37, 23,469.04 and 7,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.37, 23,469.04 and 7,332.19 is: 10,990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.37 : 23,469.04 = 7,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.37/23,469.04 = 7,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.37x = 23,469.04 × 7,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.37x = 172,079,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,079,460.40/15,657.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.32

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