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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.41, 23,558.13 and 7,379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.41, 23,558.13 and 7,379.33 is: 11,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.41 : 23,558.13 = 7,379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.41/23,558.13 = 7,379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.41x = 23,558.13 × 7,379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.41x = 173,843,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,843,097.66/15,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.00

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