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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.60, 23,525.99 and 7,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.60, 23,525.99 and 7,370.98 is: 11,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.60 : 23,525.99 = 7,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.60/23,525.99 = 7,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.60x = 23,525.99 × 7,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.60x = 173,409,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,409,447.29/15,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.22

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