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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.20, 23,499.72 and 7,349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.20, 23,499.72 and 7,349.09 is: 11,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.20 : 23,499.72 = 7,349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.20/23,499.72 = 7,349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.20x = 23,499.72 × 7,349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.20x = 172,701,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,701,439.76/15,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.12

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