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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.04, 23,642.61 and 7,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.04, 23,642.61 and 7,442.04 is: 11,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.04 : 23,642.61 = 7,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.04/23,642.61 = 7,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.04x = 23,642.61 × 7,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.04x = 175,949,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,949,249.32/15,769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.90

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