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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,685.44, 23,511.96 and 7,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,685.44, 23,511.96 and 7,366.56 is: 11,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,685.44 : 23,511.96 = 7,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,685.44/23,511.96 = 7,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,685.44x = 23,511.96 × 7,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,685.44x = 173,202,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,202,264.06/15,685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.23

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