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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.44, 23,525.75 and 7,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.44, 23,525.75 and 7,370.82 is: 11,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.44 : 23,525.75 = 7,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.44/23,525.75 = 7,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.44x = 23,525.75 × 7,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.44x = 173,404,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,404,068.62/15,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.98

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