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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.48, 23,503.52 and 7,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.48, 23,503.52 and 7,357.24 is: 11,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.48 : 23,503.52 = 7,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.48/23,503.52 = 7,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.48x = 23,503.52 × 7,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.48x = 172,921,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,921,037.48/15,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.12

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