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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.85, 23,509.62 and 7,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.85, 23,509.62 and 7,355.75 is: 11,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.85 : 23,509.62 = 7,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.85/23,509.62 = 7,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.85x = 23,509.62 × 7,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.85x = 172,930,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,930,946.09/15,673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.09

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