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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.72, 23,506.45 and 7,353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.72, 23,506.45 and 7,353.63 is: 11,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.72 : 23,506.45 = 7,353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.72/23,506.45 = 7,353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.72x = 23,506.45 × 7,353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.72x = 172,857,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,857,735.91/15,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.91

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