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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,678.06, 23,524.79 and 7,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,678.06, 23,524.79 and 7,358.76 is: 11,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,678.06 : 23,524.79 = 7,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,678.06/23,524.79 = 7,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,678.06x = 23,524.79 × 7,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,678.06x = 173,113,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,113,246.87/15,678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.75

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