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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.28, 23,511.30 and 7,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.28, 23,511.30 and 7,354.16 is: 11,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.28 : 23,511.30 = 7,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.28/23,511.30 = 7,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.28x = 23,511.30 × 7,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.28x = 172,905,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,905,862.01/15,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.78

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