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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.32, 23,506.04 and 7,348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.32, 23,506.04 and 7,348.61 is: 11,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.32 : 23,506.04 = 7,348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.32/23,506.04 = 7,348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.32x = 23,506.04 × 7,348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.32x = 172,736,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,736,566.33/15,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.66

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