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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.81, 23,494.79 and 7,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.81, 23,494.79 and 7,341.10 is: 11,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.81 : 23,494.79 = 7,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.81/23,494.79 = 7,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.81x = 23,494.79 × 7,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.81x = 172,477,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,477,562.48/15,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.40

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