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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.45, 23,577.86 and 7,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.45, 23,577.86 and 7,394.29 is: 11,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.45 : 23,577.86 = 7,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.45/23,577.86 = 7,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.45x = 23,577.86 × 7,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.45x = 174,341,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,341,534.42/15,713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.05

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