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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.38, 23,487.47 and 7,342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.38, 23,487.47 and 7,342.38 is: 11,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.38 : 23,487.47 = 7,342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.38/23,487.47 = 7,342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.38x = 23,487.47 × 7,342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.38x = 172,453,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,453,929.98/15,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.79

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