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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.38, 23,105.73 and 7,092.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.38, 23,105.73 and 7,092.98 is: 10,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.38 : 23,105.73 = 7,092.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.38/23,105.73 = 7,092.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.38x = 23,105.73 × 7,092.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.38x = 163,888,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,888,365.25/15,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.28

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