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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.85, 23,526.36 and 7,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.85, 23,526.36 and 7,371.23 is: 11,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.85 : 23,526.36 = 7,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.85/23,526.36 = 7,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.85x = 23,526.36 × 7,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.85x = 173,418,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,418,092.99/15,688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.59

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