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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.60, 23,004.60 and 7,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.60, 23,004.60 and 7,027.60 is: 10,536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.60 : 23,004.60 = 7,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.60/23,004.60 = 7,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.60x = 23,004.60 × 7,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.60x = 161,667,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,667,126.96/15,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,536.45

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