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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.54, 23,553.80 and 7,376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.54, 23,553.80 and 7,376.45 is: 11,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.54 : 23,553.80 = 7,376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.54/23,553.80 = 7,376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.54x = 23,553.80 × 7,376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.54x = 173,743,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,743,428.01/15,702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.67

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