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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.33, 23,394.83 and 7,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.33, 23,394.83 and 7,280.96 is: 10,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.33 : 23,394.83 = 7,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.33/23,394.83 = 7,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.33x = 23,394.83 × 7,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.33x = 170,336,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,336,668.06/15,605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.29

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