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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.48, 23,559.27 and 7,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.48, 23,559.27 and 7,385.50 is: 11,073.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.48 : 23,559.27 = 7,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.48/23,559.27 = 7,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.48x = 23,559.27 × 7,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.48x = 173,996,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,996,988.59/15,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.10

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