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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.25, 23,504.22 and 7,344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.25, 23,504.22 and 7,344.69 is: 11,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.25 : 23,504.22 = 7,344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.25/23,504.22 = 7,344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.25x = 23,504.22 × 7,344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.25x = 172,631,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,631,209.59/15,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.20

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