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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.82, 23,499.29 and 7,344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.82, 23,499.29 and 7,344.11 is: 11,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.82 : 23,499.29 = 7,344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.82/23,499.29 = 7,344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.82x = 23,499.29 × 7,344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.82x = 172,581,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,581,216.46/15,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.91

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