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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.18, 23,396.06 and 7,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.18, 23,396.06 and 7,272.06 is: 10,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.18 : 23,396.06 = 7,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.18/23,396.06 = 7,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.18x = 23,396.06 × 7,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.18x = 170,137,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,137,515.72/15,600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.13

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