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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.66, 23,116.98 and 7,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.66, 23,116.98 and 7,092.24 is: 10,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.66 : 23,116.98 = 7,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.66/23,116.98 = 7,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.66x = 23,116.98 × 7,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.66x = 163,951,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,951,170.24/15,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.85

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