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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.88, 23,497.22 and 7,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.88, 23,497.22 and 7,348.88 is: 11,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.88 : 23,497.22 = 7,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.88/23,497.22 = 7,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.88x = 23,497.22 × 7,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.88x = 172,678,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,678,250.11/15,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.54

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