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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.32, 23,505.84 and 7,353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.32, 23,505.84 and 7,353.16 is: 11,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.32 : 23,505.84 = 7,353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.32/23,505.84 = 7,353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.32x = 23,505.84 × 7,353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.32x = 172,842,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,842,202.45/15,671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.21

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