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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.41, 23,506.07 and 7,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.41, 23,506.07 and 7,353.25 is: 11,029.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.41 : 23,506.07 = 7,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.41/23,506.07 = 7,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.41x = 23,506.07 × 7,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.41x = 172,845,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,845,913.70/15,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.38

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