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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.64, 23,480.88 and 7,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.64, 23,480.88 and 7,336.24 is: 11,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.64 : 23,480.88 = 7,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.64/23,480.88 = 7,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.64x = 23,480.88 × 7,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.64x = 172,261,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,261,371.09/15,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.75

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