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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.12, 23,378.24 and 7,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.12, 23,378.24 and 7,274.66 is: 10,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.12 : 23,378.24 = 7,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.12/23,378.24 = 7,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.12x = 23,378.24 × 7,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.12x = 170,068,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,068,796.75/15,606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.57

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