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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.23, 23,513.01 and 7,773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.23, 23,513.01 and 7,773.49 is: 11,664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.23 : 23,513.01 = 7,773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.23/23,513.01 = 7,773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.23x = 23,513.01 × 7,773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.23x = 182,778,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,778,148.10/15,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.04

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