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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.35, 23,524.11 and 7,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.35, 23,524.11 and 7,369.73 is: 11,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.35 : 23,524.11 = 7,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.35/23,524.11 = 7,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.35x = 23,524.11 × 7,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.35x = 173,366,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,366,221.57/15,687.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.34

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