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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.86, 23,518.89 and 7,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.86, 23,518.89 and 7,366.24 is: 11,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.86 : 23,518.89 = 7,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.86/23,518.89 = 7,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.86x = 23,518.89 × 7,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.86x = 173,245,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,245,788.27/15,683.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.12

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