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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.32, 23,477.82 and 7,334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.32, 23,477.82 and 7,334.77 is: 10,996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.32 : 23,477.82 = 7,334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.32/23,477.82 = 7,334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.32x = 23,477.82 × 7,334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.32x = 172,204,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,204,409.80/15,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.93

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