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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.54, 23,552.30 and 7,375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.54, 23,552.30 and 7,375.45 is: 11,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.54 : 23,552.30 = 7,375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.54/23,552.30 = 7,375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.54x = 23,552.30 × 7,375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.54x = 173,708,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,708,693.27/15,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.17

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