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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.60, 23,488.33 and 7,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.60, 23,488.33 and 7,341.45 is: 11,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.60 : 23,488.33 = 7,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.60/23,488.33 = 7,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.60x = 23,488.33 × 7,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.60x = 172,438,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,438,439.73/15,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.68

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