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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.65, 23,520.44 and 7,355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.65, 23,520.44 and 7,355.29 is: 11,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.65 : 23,520.44 = 7,355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.65/23,520.44 = 7,355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.65x = 23,520.44 × 7,355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.65x = 172,999,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,999,729.01/15,693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.55

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