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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.82, 23,578.40 and 7,394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.82, 23,578.40 and 7,394.67 is: 11,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.82 : 23,578.40 = 7,394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.82/23,578.40 = 7,394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.82x = 23,578.40 × 7,394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.82x = 174,354,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,354,505.61/15,713.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.62

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