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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,661.37, 23,475.04 and 7,336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,661.37, 23,475.04 and 7,336.19 is: 10,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,661.37 : 23,475.04 = 7,336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,661.37/23,475.04 = 7,336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,661.37x = 23,475.04 × 7,336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,661.37x = 172,217,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,217,353.70/15,661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.31

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