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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.79, 23,401.65 and 7,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.79, 23,401.65 and 7,283.67 is: 10,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.79 : 23,401.65 = 7,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.79/23,401.65 = 7,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.79x = 23,401.65 × 7,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.79x = 170,449,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,449,896.06/15,602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.32

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