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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.06, 23,542.02 and 7,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.06, 23,542.02 and 7,369.68 is: 11,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.06 : 23,542.02 = 7,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.06/23,542.02 = 7,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.06x = 23,542.02 × 7,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.06x = 173,497,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,497,153.95/15,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.10

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