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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.41, 23,403.92 and 7,280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.41, 23,403.92 and 7,280.17 is: 10,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.41 : 23,403.92 = 7,280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.41/23,403.92 = 7,280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.41x = 23,403.92 × 7,280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.41x = 170,384,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,384,516.27/15,602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.40

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