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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.23, 23,525.51 and 7,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.23, 23,525.51 and 7,373.76 is: 11,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.23 : 23,525.51 = 7,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.23/23,525.51 = 7,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.23x = 23,525.51 × 7,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.23x = 173,471,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,471,405.80/15,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.75

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