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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.62, 23,506.32 and 7,353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.62, 23,506.32 and 7,353.46 is: 11,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.62 : 23,506.32 = 7,353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.62/23,506.32 = 7,353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.62x = 23,506.32 × 7,353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.62x = 172,852,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,852,725.10/15,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.67

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