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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.24, 23,396.22 and 7,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.24, 23,396.22 and 7,281.90 is: 10,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.24 : 23,396.22 = 7,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.24/23,396.22 = 7,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.24x = 23,396.22 × 7,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.24x = 170,368,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,368,934.42/15,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.72

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