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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.03, 23,127.57 and 7,092.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.03, 23,127.57 and 7,092.83 is: 10,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.03 : 23,127.57 = 7,092.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.03/23,127.57 = 7,092.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.03x = 23,127.57 × 7,092.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.03x = 164,039,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,039,960.19/15,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.22

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