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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.45, 23,610.94 and 7,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.45, 23,610.94 and 7,423.73 is: 11,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.45 : 23,610.94 = 7,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.45/23,610.94 = 7,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.45x = 23,610.94 × 7,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.45x = 175,281,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,281,170.89/15,748.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.06

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