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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.82, 23,478.57 and 7,335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.82, 23,478.57 and 7,335.27 is: 10,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.82 : 23,478.57 = 7,335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.82/23,478.57 = 7,335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.82x = 23,478.57 × 7,335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.82x = 172,221,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,221,650.16/15,659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.68

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