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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.08, 23,514.30 and 7,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.08, 23,514.30 and 7,360.20 is: 11,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.08 : 23,514.30 = 7,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.08/23,514.30 = 7,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.08x = 23,514.30 × 7,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.08x = 173,069,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,069,950.86/15,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.94

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