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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.80, 23,413.67 and 7,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.80, 23,413.67 and 7,282.27 is: 10,925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.80 : 23,413.67 = 7,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.80/23,413.67 = 7,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.80x = 23,413.67 × 7,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.80x = 170,504,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,504,732.95/15,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.03

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