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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.22, 23,529.03 and 7,369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.22, 23,529.03 and 7,369.95 is: 11,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.22 : 23,529.03 = 7,369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.22/23,529.03 = 7,369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.22x = 23,529.03 × 7,369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.22x = 173,407,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,407,835.25/15,694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.15

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