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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.29, 23,007.92 and 7,460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.29, 23,007.92 and 7,460.41 is: 11,182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.29 : 23,007.92 = 7,460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.29/23,007.92 = 7,460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.29x = 23,007.92 × 7,460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.29x = 171,648,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,648,604.15/15,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,182.11

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