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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.56, 23,530.77 and 7,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.56, 23,530.77 and 7,362.18 is: 11,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.56 : 23,530.77 = 7,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.56/23,530.77 = 7,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.56x = 23,530.77 × 7,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.56x = 173,237,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,237,764.28/15,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.86

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