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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.13, 23,482.04 and 7,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.13, 23,482.04 and 7,337.62 is: 11,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.13 : 23,482.04 = 7,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.13/23,482.04 = 7,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.13x = 23,482.04 × 7,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.13x = 172,302,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,302,168.93/15,662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.20

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