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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.30, 23,506.79 and 7,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.30, 23,506.79 and 7,237.38 is: 10,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.30 : 23,506.79 = 7,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.30/23,506.79 = 7,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.30x = 23,506.79 × 7,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.30x = 170,127,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,127,571.81/15,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.07

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