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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.89, 23,652.81 and 7,339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.89, 23,652.81 and 7,339.41 is: 11,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.89 : 23,652.81 = 7,339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.89/23,652.81 = 7,339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.89x = 23,652.81 × 7,339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.89x = 173,597,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,597,670.24/15,769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.17

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