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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.87, 23,517.60 and 7,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.87, 23,517.60 and 7,357.73 is: 11,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.87 : 23,517.60 = 7,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.87/23,517.60 = 7,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.87x = 23,517.60 × 7,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.87x = 173,036,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,036,151.05/15,676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.67

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