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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.30, 23,388.39 and 7,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.30, 23,388.39 and 7,273.62 is: 10,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.30 : 23,388.39 = 7,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.30/23,388.39 = 7,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.30x = 23,388.39 × 7,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.30x = 170,118,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,118,261.27/15,603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.71

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