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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.04, 23,278.96 and 7,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.04, 23,278.96 and 7,203.24 is: 10,797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.04 : 23,278.96 = 7,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.04/23,278.96 = 7,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.04x = 23,278.96 × 7,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.04x = 167,683,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,683,944.83/15,530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.39

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