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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.25, 23,534.40 and 7,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.25, 23,534.40 and 7,362.54 is: 11,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.25 : 23,534.40 = 7,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.25/23,534.40 = 7,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.25x = 23,534.40 × 7,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.25x = 173,272,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,272,961.38/15,682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.99

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