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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.90, 23,515.92 and 7,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.90, 23,515.92 and 7,363.94 is: 11,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.90 : 23,515.92 = 7,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.90/23,515.92 = 7,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.90x = 23,515.92 × 7,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.90x = 173,169,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,169,823.92/15,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.59

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