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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.96, 23,511.24 and 7,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.96, 23,511.24 and 7,349.44 is: 11,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.96 : 23,511.24 = 7,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.96/23,511.24 = 7,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.96x = 23,511.24 × 7,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.96x = 172,794,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,794,447.71/15,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,024.30

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