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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.92, 23,531.34 and 7,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.92, 23,531.34 and 7,362.54 is: 11,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.92 : 23,531.34 = 7,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.92/23,531.34 = 7,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.92x = 23,531.34 × 7,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.92x = 173,250,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,250,432.00/15,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.41

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