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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.50, 23,501.64 and 7,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.50, 23,501.64 and 7,350.40 is: 11,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.50 : 23,501.64 = 7,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.50/23,501.64 = 7,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.50x = 23,501.64 × 7,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.50x = 172,746,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,746,454.66/15,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.08

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