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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.34, 23,414.31 and 7,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.34, 23,414.31 and 7,277.06 is: 10,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.34 : 23,414.31 = 7,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.34/23,414.31 = 7,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.34x = 23,414.31 × 7,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.34x = 170,387,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,387,397.26/15,601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.33

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