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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.44, 23,233.44 and 7,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.44, 23,233.44 and 7,307.20 is: 10,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.44 : 23,233.44 = 7,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.44/23,233.44 = 7,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.44x = 23,233.44 × 7,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.44x = 169,771,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,771,392.77/15,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.33

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