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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.73, 23,533.64 and 7,362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.73, 23,533.64 and 7,362.03 is: 11,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.73 : 23,533.64 = 7,362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.73/23,533.64 = 7,362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.73x = 23,533.64 × 7,362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.73x = 173,255,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,255,363.69/15,681.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.23

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