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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.06, 23,540.52 and 7,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.06, 23,540.52 and 7,368.68 is: 11,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.06 : 23,540.52 = 7,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.06/23,540.52 = 7,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.06x = 23,540.52 × 7,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.06x = 173,462,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,462,558.91/15,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.60

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