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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.24, 23,390.10 and 7,275.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.24, 23,390.10 and 7,275.78 is: 10,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.24 : 23,390.10 = 7,275.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.24/23,390.10 = 7,275.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.24x = 23,390.10 × 7,275.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.24x = 170,181,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,181,221.78/15,600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.88

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