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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.68, 23,412.12 and 7,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.68, 23,412.12 and 7,280.32 is: 10,924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.68 : 23,412.12 = 7,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.68/23,412.12 = 7,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.68x = 23,412.12 × 7,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.68x = 170,447,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,447,725.48/15,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.26

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